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Hope this isn't too lame for you folks-
I have a cheap 'boombox' radio in my garage, and would like to improve the reception. It has the standard extendable antenna on it, but doesn't receive stations very well.
Is there a way to hook up an external antenna to it? I have VERY basic elec.skills, but think I could manage any fix suggested
Thanks for your input Steve
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If it doesn't have an antenna socket or terminal(s), then just use a crocodile-clip lead to attach an external piece of wire. It's relatively uncritical.
Ken
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Have you tied connecting some wire or clip leads to the existing antenna? That might help for AM reception but not as much for FM but still worth a try.
I'm trying to boost FM reception. Radio is in wood framed garage-no steel involved, but is in a low area of town, so I suppose fighting all the trees and buildings isn't helping my situation at all. I'm going try the suggestion of using the earphone jack as a ground, maybe that will help some.
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Have you tied connecting some wire or clip leads to the existing antenna? That might help for AM reception but not as much for FM but still worth a try.
Also try clipping more wire to the antenna in a haphazard way -- try all sorts of different positions and lengths -- you may suddenly find something that works.
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hooked up an old CB truck antenna to it, 1 lead to antenna, 1 lead to ear phone ground. Seems to be working well, but it is an unusually clear day here today.
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Have you tied connecting some wire or clip leads to the existing antenna? That might help for AM reception but not as much for FM but still worth a try.
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