WarrenJ Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 Four and a half years ago I moved from "near" NYMA to "distant" NYMA. That pretty much marked the end of decent radio reception for me. For some time I've toyed with the idea of an "internet" table radio. Well the first of this month was my birthday and I treated myself to a top-of-the-line WiFi table radio. I shoulda done this much sooner. WOW! 12,000+ crystal clear broadcasts from around the world! I can't recommend this too highly: http://www.tangent-audio.com/documents/00102.WMV Yeah, a bit pricey, but there are less expensive models available. Also, it's a bit like being back in the vacuum tube days; after ignition it takes up to 30 seconds to connect to my wireless network (WEP, I think, slows its connection down). A small price to pay considering the benefits. Regards, Warren There is no means of avoiding the final collapse of a boom brought about by credit expansion. The alternative is only whether the crisis should come sooner as the result of a voluntary abandonment of further credit expansion, or later as a final and total catastrophe of the currency system involved. - Ludwig von Mises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Four and a half years ago I moved from "near" NYMA to "distant" NYMA. That pretty much marked the end of decent radio reception for me. For some time I've toyed with the idea of an "internet" table radio. Well the first of this month was my birthday and I treated myself to a top-of-the-line WiFi table radio. I shoulda done this much sooner. WOW! 12,000+ crystal clear broadcasts from around the world! I can't recommend this too highly: http://www.tangent-audio.com/documents/00102.WMV Yeah, a bit pricey, but there are less expensive models available. Also, it's a bit like being back in the vacuum tube days; after ignition it takes up to 30 seconds to connect to my wireless network (WEP, I think, slows its connection down). A small price to pay considering the benefits. Regards, Warren Thanks Warren, as you know I have poor FM reception also and have fooled around with FM antennas, bought 1/2 wave 54" vertical FM antenna and was unimpressed, TERK amplified antennas (which amplified hiss and noise, tin foil, rabbit ears, signal boosters, called optonline to see if there was an FM signal embedded in their cable, and recently I have been looking into HD FM. I have kind of solved the problem via streaming FM via the internet, but not all stations stream. As you might know CD101.9 recently shut down their FM broadcast and went HD FM. Thanks for this option, I will check it out, Mike Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimD Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Thanks Warren, as you know I have poor FM reception also and have fooled around with FM antennas, bought 1/2 wave 54" vertical FM antenna and was unimpressed,.... Mike, if you have the time and inclination to build an antenna for 98 Mhz I'll wager you can improve your FM reception. A couple of hours and some material you probably have on hand. An outdoor location would be preferred. Jim Drive your car. Use your cell phone. CHOOSE ONE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenJ Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 As I type this, I'm listening to a radio station on the other coast. Crystal clear! The PC is invenerial (?). --W There is no means of avoiding the final collapse of a boom brought about by credit expansion. The alternative is only whether the crisis should come sooner as the result of a voluntary abandonment of further credit expansion, or later as a final and total catastrophe of the currency system involved. - Ludwig von Mises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Thanks Warren, as you know I have poor FM reception also and have fooled around with FM antennas, bought 1/2 wave 54" vertical FM antenna and was unimpressed,.... Mike, if you have the time and inclination to build an antenna for 98 Mhz I'll wager you can improve your FM reception. A couple of hours and some material you probably have on hand. An outdoor location would be preferred. Hmm, I will look into this, thanks Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimD Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Hmm, I will look into this, thanks OK, but also look here because I'm pretty sure I can describe in words how to build such an antenna at no or minimum cost. If you are looking other places, try terms like 'full wave loop' and 'quad'. In the near future I will be able to scan and load diagrams (with dimensions) for a possible home brew solution to your lack of FM band performance situation. Jim Drive your car. Use your cell phone. CHOOSE ONE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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