Can an FM Tuner be "hot-rodded" long distance???


I was advised by a 'GON member that some tuners can be modified to improve long distance performance. I have a Mac 1700 Receiver, and Fanfare SC-1 indoor antenna which has helped, but I can't mount the whip antenna on the roof or a pole on the roof because I am in an apartment complex. The stations I would like to receive are in Los Angelus county which is approx 130 miles away... With my current set-up, I can get one station,but it is weak and noisy. All advice appreciated!!!
sunnyjim

Showing 1 response by njonker

There are a couple of things you can do. Probably the simplest thing you can do is to get an RF amplifier which you can hookup between your antenna and your tuner. These can be had from Radio shack and the like, and may help. Next step would be to add a directional antenna, probably a so called Yagi antenna would help you most.

If the staion is powerful, and there is no stations inbetween you and the transmitter, and no stations near your house on the same or similar frequency, and also if the geography is helping you out a but, you may be able to pull in a radio station from 130 miles away.

Just out of curiosity, which station are you looking for?

Niels.