We have the Sangean CL-100 &amp; the alerts are not going off. Since this antenna gets bad reviews, can anyone recommend an alternate product to help us?
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Actually my alerts only go off when using this antenna. I totally recommend using this with the weather radio. Make sure your settings are correct and you are tuned to the correct weather band as there are multiple frequencies
459240
I bought the Onyx Dock and play Radio with home kit. I could get no signal inside my house. I thought having this set up would be great because I could use it in car and in the house. When I couldn't receive a signal I sent it back. Have heard other people say they couldn't get a signal as well. I have a Grace satelite radio and it works on batteries and power. Gets great channels and no cost. It is a little bulky to take with you in car but it will go there.
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Amazon sells a companion external antenna (Sangean ANT-100), but perhaps the reason the alerts are not sounding is that you haven't activated the weather broadcast: after selecting the appropriate Weather band Channel for your area, you must switch the Weather Alert ON/OFF button underneath the screen to the ON position. Then on the upper right-hand corner of the LCD Display (screen) you will see WX plus the channel number. Hence, if your channel is 7, you will see WX7. (The manual is poorly written and doesn't make this step clear.)
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D~ did you get this and does it work for you? I am also in SJ and looking at getting an antenna. Thx!!!
727277
I am by no means a cb expert but you should always tune your antenna with an actual swr meter. From what I understand the built in meters are mostly to alert you if something is majorly wrong with your system. This antenna is really easy to tune using a cheap meter. The last one I tuned for my buddy was throwing under 1.5 with in one minute.
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This particular untit did not work 100% for me. It worked better than other units I tried but not enough to keep it. It MIGHT work for you. It was one of the better units I tried. My issue is not hills but buildings around me. I also tried to amplify the signal....the channel did come in a little better but still didn't come in clear and unbroken. I did get all other channels really clear, just not the one local channel. However, This was not the only brand that would not get the channel. I tried four different brands, none successfully received the channel. I am still looking for one that will get all the local channels where I live .... I cannot use an outside antenna (I'm in a condo) so I have to find one for inside. This unit was the best of the one's I tried. I would suggest you try it....you can always send it back.
379986
Sangean is a pretty good compact radio with very decent reception. I recommend it. I be you will enjoy it.
217555
i had the same problem. you need to purchase a signal booster and the antenna. makes a ton off difference. look at part # 815126 booster # 859970 home kit and 301125 antenna. hope this helps.
1115262
As you can see the antenna is a telescoping rod. I took it to a town 10 miles north of the station and had trouble pulling in my HD channel. So it's not so hot when it comes to sensitivity. (Selectivity is marvelous, since it's "all or nothing" with HD radio.)
855974
I wish I could help you, but I had a technician try to get the antenna to work. It didn't improve the cell phone reception, but I don't think it was the antenna. I just live in an extremely remote area. Good luck.
490757
I tried several different sets, the Howard Leight by Honeywell worked the best for me. Somewhat directional on am, but ok. I also listen to am but I work outside. Hope this helps.
2012543
I have been told that a second inside antenna is a waste of money and will not increase signal. I tried it. It has been suggested that raising the outside antenna is best, and have it pointing to the nearest tower.
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Sounds like you have a short in the antenna wire. Check for continuity between the center wire and the ground shielding on the antenna wire. Most likely if shorted the problem is in the connector where it connects to the radio. Also try a different antenna & wire.
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.
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at antennaweb (org) I determined I needed a small multi-directional antenna. I got this with my dvr+ and tried it inside and it worked for most of the channels but then I placed it outside under the eave (8' away) and have rarely had a problem. you can also read about antennas at the fcc (gov) site.
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it's been awhile, but i believe several owners reported it having an auto alert preset that would drain the battery. i could be mistaken. i was researching this and the NOAA radio, at the time.
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Return it to Sangean for warranty replacement, if it is less than a year old. My Sangean ATS-909X failed at 14 months...and I am left with a doorstop. Would not purchase this model of Sangean again. I now think the Tecsun PL-880 is a much more dependable and user friendly multi-band radio.