Radio antenna question I purchased the HT package but am unable to find a AM/FM signal without an antenna. Does anyone have any good recommendations for an antenna attachment for this receiver?
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It should have come with one. Thin piece of black(maybe white) wire about 4 feet long. Check the owners manual packet. It is a sneaky way to make you open the owners manual.
1880480
Thanks, I'll check the packaging materials again to see if I missed it. If I can't find it, can I just get a replacement at Radio Shack?
1993003
I'm sorry to say, neither. I tried three of these Sangean ANT-100 antennas on two different Sangean CL-100 radios and there was absolutely no signal improvement whatsoever on ANY band (AM, FM or NOAA). The signal I was receiving prior to attaching this "antenna" greatly degraded the moment I plugged it in. I also took the liberty of trying this "antenna" on several other radios in my home and unfortunately, I obtained the same result. In my opinion (and experience), this so-called "antenna" is literally worthless and Amazon should discontinue this product immediately.
739949
It comes with a very small antenna and a mini CD. The antenna is not great but adequate to pick up FM. Throw away the CD!! Install instead a free SDR package such as SDR #v1.0.0.1328. User videos are available on the Internet.
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As an owner I will say YES, as well as a place to attach one of those new-fangled antennas. If you really want to go in depth on knowing a lot about this or any other receiver, try and google the receiver model, add the word forum, and then add J.D. Smoothie. You will get a forum that also features an expert (J.D. Smoothie). He answers about every third question, has about 50,000 posts, and really knows his stuff. That is how I learned about receivers and decided.
1552979
I'm using it as an ATSC (HD digital signal antenna). From what I can see when I do a channel scan, I get no VHF/UHF signals. Then again, that may be because there are no broadcasters in my area that still broadcast VHF/UHF.
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In my application I was using it with a cc witness plus. The witness plus is not setup to connect an external am antenna. I simply placed the antenna next to the radio and rotated it until I got good am reception. Trust me it will work without a wired connection. Hope this helps
2050885
If you need to attach an external antenna buy the Sangean WR-2. You can attach both an external FM as well as AM antenna to that unit.
2012557
Sorry I was gone for 5 days....just got back. I bought the RCA antenna and love it; I just checked all the reviews and I paid more for the RCA but wanted it to be easy to install and work great and it does! I'm not an electric person so I don't know about antenna's--I just went by the reviews. And yes you need an antenna with the converter box if it's not hooked up to cable or you won't get any reception. Pam
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I have a question for you as you have used the Inno for 2 years. In the car, can the Inno receive a signal in standalone form without the antenna? My question basically boils down to whether the car kit is necessary because the adapter is not (it can be run off the battery just like if you were walking outside) and I can plug it directly into the auxiliary line in my stereo. So the other thing I would really need is the antenna. Thanks
1165582
It does not come with an antenna. I purchased a Dual MAR16B Marine Flexible Mast AM/FM Antenna Black along with it and it worked great
1107605
This type of antenna is for FM reception only....look for an antenna specifically for AM reception.
2081320
All the AM stations I have in my area come in very good with this unit. Hope that helps.
816721
The AM antenna is internal. The FM antenna is external and it is connected to the headphone jack. The external FM antenna is either the headphone cable (when listening to speaker or headphones) or the included cable that plugs into the headphone jack. If nothing is plugged into the headphone jack the radio has no FM antenna. The AM antenna is a coil of wire wrapped around a ferrite core. It has directional gain and you can sometimes improve reception by rotating the radio when listening to weak AM signals.
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It comes with an antenna cord that plugs into the headphone jack and then you can switch on the radios speaker to listen. No FM radio will work to its full potential without an antenna. I love the radio. It has good reception (and I know the difference) and its got a nice layout so it's not hard to get used to. The weather band receives very well here on Cape Cod also.
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Sadly no external antenna connection. Has: line in, line out, headphones jack and external power. Has built in battery charger for MmH batteries. The sound is very good, AM reception is fair and FM is good. Hooking a wire about 36 to the telescoping FM antenna work very well.
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hey, i'm in the same prob here, looking for something to boost my weak signal for my regular tv. I don't use cable, just rabbit ears. Any sugestion which antenna is best or should i go look for booster?
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Michael, I mostly listen to FM. I have the radio under a florescent light and the AM has a backround hum for me. I would ask someone who primarily listens to AM about it. I love the FM. Reception clear with many stations. I use it every day.