[AT] radio.. forgot

[charlie hill]

FM doesn't typically bounce or skip like AM does so the higher the antenna, 
within reason,  the better chance you have of getting into the "line of 
sight" of the transmitter.

Charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Sloane" <mikesloane at verizon.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 6:16 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] radio.. forgot


> Everything you wrote sounds fine, Chris, but for some of the less 
> technically inclined, wouldn't one of those inexpensive "T" antennas that 
> come with some stereo's work as well by taping/tie-wrapping it to a piece 
> of plastic pipe? They are usually made out of 300 ohm twin lead and ready 
> made for the center of the FM band. And you can just stick it to the 
> ceiling of the shop facing your favorite station (or too the wall, if you 
> are fortunate to have the station's transmitter facing it). That assumes, 
> of course, that you don't have aluminum siding...
>
> That is just my two cents, not being as experienced as you,
>
> Mike
>
> Chris Britton wrote:
>> Forgot to add... safety stuff.  The antenna info i told you about.. It is 
>> set in that sleave in the ground so you can take it down in the case of 
>> thunerstorms.. high wind.. etc..  so don't go gettingyourself killed.. 
>> watch for power lines.. all the standard disclaimer stuff...  Might want 
>> to add a tv spike protector or surge arrestor to the line wheter it is 
>> coax or twin lead... they are available... be safe...
>>
>> Soundguy
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