FM reception is not good. There is a single screw on the back for an additional antenna, but a dipole antenna needs 2 screws. Any suggestions?
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JM, I have two FM radios which each use their own single ploe antenna. The Sony has a permanently attached 20-inch insulated wire. The Sangean has a 33-inch insulated wire which plugs into the earphone jack _when_ I am listing via the built-in speaker. When using the headphones, the headphone cable replaces the single-function antenna cable and the headphone cable acts as the antenna. Maybe the solution is easier than you think. An insulated 20-33 inch insulated wire attached to the antenna terminal my solve your problem. ALSO, try using headphones, instead, to see if the headphone cable functions as an antenna and improves reception. JM, I have two FM radios which each use their own single ploe antenna. The Sony has a permanently attached 20-inch insulated wire. The Sangean has a 33-inch insulated wire which plugs into the earphone jack _when_ I am listing via the built-in speaker. When using the headphones, the headphone cable replaces the single-function antenna cable and the headphone cable acts as the antenna. Maybe the solution is easier than you think. An insulated 20-33 inch insulated wire attached to the antenna terminal my solve your problem. ALSO, try using headphones, instead, to see if the headphone cable... » Read More JM, I have two FM radios which each use their own single ploe antenna. The Sony has a permanently attached 20-inch insulated wire. The Sangean has a 33-inch insulated wire which plugs into the earphone jack _when_ I am listing via the built-in speaker. When using the headphones, the headphone cable replaces the single-function antenna cable and the headphone cable acts as the antenna. Maybe the solution is easier than you think. An insulated 20-33 inch insulated wire attached to the antenna terminal my solve your problem. ALSO, try using headphones, instead, to see if the headphone cable functions as an antenna and improves reception. « Show Less
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Jeff, I'm not an antenna engineer so really can't answer but would suggest try both wires to the single screw just to see what happens. Next step would be to disconnect the telescoping antenna and try one lead to that and one to the screw connection. It seems there should be available a good boombox equivalent to the mini-stereo systems of yesterday, let me know if you find one. Cliff Gollus
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it depends on how long you want to experiment with the FM antenna. I live in a poor reception signal in the mountains of NC and at first I could not receive more than 1 or 2 FM stations. Ihad several antennas to try out and believe it or not, I got the best result with a cheap, simple T shape vertical antenna for less than $10.00 !But the placement is critical . After several tries I hit the jack pot and was able to teceive 11 stations loud and clearr !To this day I still can tune in any of those 11 frequencies on any time of the day or night So, do mot dispair, it's not the receiver, it's the antenna !
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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.
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I had a similar issue, but moved the ground wire and reception is better. Occasionally get some static, but much better than before. Hope that helps.
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YesANY antenna is far, far better than no antenna at all. And this antenna is a cheapie but it woks well if you experiment with where you place it. Read my above review for more information. Go online and research reviews of FM antennas to find one better than this...the NPR FM antenna advice is best, search on that.Good luck to you. Happy listening.
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I did not find this to work any better than a simple dipole antenna. I returned mine because the RF connector broke off.
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I am sure you can buy another antenna. However, the antenna included is a small one already compared to others. Good luck!
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I've had a similar problem, but I just repositioned the receiver, and it worked out fine. This may have something to do with the power of the FM stations to which you are tuning, or, as in the case here in the New York market, a glut of FM signals. You might also try using the antenna that came with the receiver. I have not used mine, but that may help. All things considered, I'm very happy with the set. Come to think of it, I have not even listened to the AM band.
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I've found out that because it's not grounded you can't modify it, get a groundable antenna that you can tune accordingly. Big distance!
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The optional dipole antenna from Bose provided very poor reception with essentially no improvement over built in antenna. Using an exterior FM antenna with FM coax cable and adapter to 1/8th pin to match the Bose radio input worked well pulling in weak signals. I mounted the exterior antenna in the attic. Two different amplified interior antennas were not compatible with Bose radio, producing only static.
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Get an adapter to attach wires and plug it in. This antenna did not work well for me in a steel sided shop
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Never use it for the radio....but my dvd/tv combo from walmart came with an fm antenna
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I played with the ANT-100 antenna for a few days. This antenna did not improve the reception over the antenna that came attached to the radio even when I raised it up higher than my radio and tried different locations. I needed to improve reception. So I made a simple dipole antenna (cut to the weather frequency) out of a piece of speaker wire stapled to a piece of wood trim. My homemade dipole works great! My ANT-100 External Antenna is lying in my junk box collecting dust. If I remember, I cut the cord off the ANT-100 and used cord with jack to plug the dipole into my radio.
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Reading the description of that antenna, I noticed that it has a built in amplifier. Try using it first, to see what your reception is, before adding a separate amp.
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There is an antenna on the radio. So im knot sure how you would hook up a different one
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It's good. Not especially great, but definitely good. It comes with a 4-5 foot FM antenna cable (and similar AM antenna) and what appears to be a standard connection port, so you could possibly attach a 3rd-party antenna.
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Not for me. I get only 2 AM statics and those have a lot of static. I get 41 FM stations so I am satisifed. Of all the radios I have experience with few receive AM well.