What is the best way to improve reception? We have not mounted the unit yet, but there is some static.
1834288
I am sorry I cannot answer your question as the unit was a gift. I was told they really enjoy the system.
1834289
You need to plug it in a good distance away from the radio, so that the cord is stretched out. That will improve reception, as it did on mine.
1834290
We had no static before mounting and no static after mounting...it sounds wonderful
1834291
Hi. I find that some days the reception is better than other days. Today, the reception is perfect. I would keep it plugged in and see if the reception improves and then you would have to accept that on some days you will have bad reception (which I know will be annoying).
752103
Hi! At the very least, I would recommend getting a leaf antenna. Such an antenna is relatively inexpensive ($25 or so) and should help you pull in more channels. The leaf antennas are small, portable and can be purchased in several finishes to help it blend in with your decor. I got an extra long co-axial cable so I had more options to experiment with the best most effective placement. Good Luck! I hope you have success!
1345769
You have to be facing the TV............if you do not have headset facing TV, or are turned around.........you will get static........I hope this helps you
2284445
You could try a small antenna outside & it should help but I have a full size antenna which depending on the day gives me any where from 35 to 60 % antenna strength. Depends ob how windy it is that day. Wind is a factor in the reception.
1374534
We don't have a super large office (3,500ft2) and I'm not sure how the wires run, but we seem to be pushing the limit. The phone the farthest from the base unit has limited volume and sometimes a lot of static.
743402
To optimize the power it should be direct wired.There are connections that are foresale to do that,If you have a weak signal tune to a station which has no interfereance.
1801075
Install it high on a wall facing a direction where you get the best reception. Read instructions and visit their website for more information.
1045597
I bought two units. The one I'm using at my house has worked flawlessly from about a hundred feet away over the last few months. However the one I purchased for my sister -in-law sits at a slight depresion down the hill from her house and only functions sporatically. It appears to be simply a matter of signal blockage. As someone else suggested, you might try extending the transmitting antenna outside the mailbox.
966237
If you installation is good - good coax and connectors, I would say there is nothing you can do, other than raise it higher off the ground. I sent mine back.
1495510
You might need to move the antenna around the room to pinpoint where it receives the best reception. I at times move mine from 3 different spots depending on what channel I am watching. Hope this helps.
200685
Sorry. Not sure. I live in a rural community and have mine hooked up at work because for some reason all I would get is static at home. I was told it is because of the rock/adobe walls! I work at a law enforcement office and the channels work properly there.
2101935
Probably don't need a manual, Just place AM radio near the loop and reception will improve somewhat
1625866
This is more a base-station type of antenna. I suggest you look into a mobile antenna which has some gain.
1430721
This would mostly depend on the quality of your antenna, it's correct orientation and how high up you can mount it. You might also try an amplified antenna. Hills, obstructions and weather will also adversely effect your reception.
1765508
Hi Larry, To improve the radio reception, (TV/Weather/FM): Tie the FM wire antenna to the suction cup. Extend and adjust the antenna. Secure the suction cup on the wall where you get the optimum reception.(AM/LW): Rotate the unit horizontally for the optimum reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built in to the unit. -Anthony
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You have to get a splitter to connect to the cable and then to the radio. So your radio has to have an external hard-wire antenna connection for this to work. It should improve the reception given that you are reasonably pointed to the radio tower with line of sight. Good luck.
686147
Have you tried removing the antenna? That is about the only thing I can figure might help with that particular model. I have had a similar issue because it picks up some of my local stations and throws me off but without the antenna it seemed a bit better.