[sci.electronics] FM reception...

markz@ssc.UUCP (Mark Zenier) (09/12/90)

In article <9009101709.AA15625@oscsunb.osc.edu>, mark@OSC.EDU (Mark LeScoezec ST) writes:
> 
> Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what type of 
> antenna is best for picking up weak FM signals?  I have seen
> a couple in Crutchfield, one for around $50.00 and $80.00.  I 
> want to improve my current reception with the ribbon-type.

For $16.95 the Radio Shack 15-1636 (plus mast and leadin), 
will work as well as anything, unless you want a 100 foot
tower.  It's a 6 foot long, 6 element yagi type.  I use
one to bring in some Canadian stations 90 Miles away.

markz@ssc.uucp