I only need a really good FM antenna. Would this fit the bill or do I need to keep looking? I just need to pick up FM stations and all of my attempt
1831970
keep looking, you just need a uhf amplifier, find one at radio shack. or even a old tv vhf,uhf amplifier,thats built in antena...
1831971
i would keep looking. the product does not live up to the advertising and definitely no customer service
1831972
Depends on your area. I live in the mountains and it is not working all that well. Keep looking.
1420723
It really depends on a lot of factors such as your reception quality, background interfearence and even the weather. However, if all your conditions are ideal, you should realistically be able to pick up anything; the radio may be small, but it has excellent reception.
1785360
This antenna IMO is only good if you want to get rid of the larger factory antenna or you only listen to Sirius/XM, as AM/FM reception is worse (I live approx. 35 miles outside of a major city) and the AM/FM stations were barely coming in.
282400
Yes, all you need is a rabbit ear antenna, or an old-style UHF antenna, or something more modern (coax cable input). It really pulls in the stations, but the placement of the antenna may need adjustment for some stations.
1413314
richard is right, wavelength is key, if the antenna happens to be mathematically close to to the correct wavelength you're trying to pick up, you may be in luck...the only way to know is to try it out.
1283977
I tried it out today...FM radio sounds great. The player even has an "auto scan" option similar to seek in a car radio - it will automatically pick up all the stations that have good reception/audio quality and put them all in presets. This way you don't have to go through every decimal number (98.4, 98.5, 98.6,etc) looking for stations.
598053
Hi Judy. This website maybe able to help: http://www.antennaweb.org/ Although it is really hard to tell what stations you can pick up. This antenna does have an amplifier so it may help getting distant signals. I would give it a try, if it doesn't work Amazon is good about returns. If you have a BestBuy close to you they may have some suggestions, although their price is usually high.
203598
There are many more factors to consider. How far do you live from the station transmitters? What is the topography of your area? Where will you place the antenna inside your residence?The antenna will receive the signals that are available to it. It's up to you to place the antenna where the signals are best. Buy it and try it. If it doesn't work you can return it and try something else.
39030
Don't really know how good the AM frequency is but the FM is great, you just have to use an antenna :)
2071661
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 ! 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... » Read More 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 ! « Show Less
280083
Yeah, you need two and two adaptors. I'd look for a better antenna setup if I were you. I have this and it really didn't do much at all (I'm a ham radio operator too, so I know what a 9 dBi boost does...) It might be fairly cheap and easy, but is not much gain. a planar setup with booster would be light years better.
1364996
It will tune in any over-the-air broadcast that your digital antenna will pick up. The key here is the digital antenna. I used one when I moved a year and a half ago, and it was fine because I had good reception in the area. Then I moved again a couple of months ago, and I couldn't pick up anything...zero...zilch...nada! Where I'm at now, I'm kind of down in a valley, and it's impossible to pick up a signal. Bottom line, it will tune anything that your antenna will pick up.
608062
The stock antenna works good but I believe you will be satisfied with another antenna. I just ordered another one to try to see which I like better.
691936
With the proper two wire adapter, this antenna should pick up FM reception. Adapter not included with antenna.
104567
Chances are.. it may. A lot of things go into getting your stations. Without this amp I get no stations. With it I can get them all. But in my case antenna placement makes a big difference. It is worth trying.
608590
Actually that is my current setup. I have a Moho Leaf antenna and it works great. It also picks up TV guides for all current air tv channels.
7488
Yes, this antenna can be used for FM. It is directional so needs to be pointed toward the FM station towers you want to receive.