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How can I improve FM reception on a portable radio?

The radios I have, have a telescopic aerial, and my favorite station is far away. I have the radio on to of my highest shelf, turned for maximum reception, but it is still fuzzy. I have no plugs for external aerials.

Rynbow Use any piece of wire. Attach it to the antenna. Run it over drapery rods and window casings. Throw it out the window and into the nearby tree. Toss it onto the roof. Do the same with two wires. Spend some time experimenting with the placement of these wires; often opposite directions work well. If this is strictly an inside job make sure that you arrange these wires so that you’ll be proud to point them out to visitors. “See my antenna; I get WERU loud and clear!”

* Have a Good Day *

~ Don ~

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3 Responses to “How can I improve FM reception on a portable radio?”

  1. Quit buying American junk electronics. Open the purse strings baby.
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  2. Rynbow Use any piece of wire. Attach it to the antenna. Run it over drapery rods and window casings. Throw it out the window and into the nearby tree. Toss it onto the roof. Do the same with two wires. Spend some time experimenting with the placement of these wires; often opposite directions work well. If this is strictly an inside job make sure that you arrange these wires so that you’ll be proud to point them out to visitors. “See my antenna; I get WERU loud and clear!”

    * Have a Good Day *

    ~ Don ~
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  3. donk287 is completely correct, however for the "best" possible reception you will also want to keep the antenna as close to vertical as possible.
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