Comments on Fanfare FM-2G - FM Antenna


Any comments on the Fanfare FM-2G - vertical FM Antenna? Does it work okay in the house? Where do you have the antenna located and how sensitive is it to location? Does moving it around the room help? Thanks...
hgeifman
Hello, I have used one for about a year now in place of a Magnum Dynalab SR100. The SR100 is pretty good for what it is, but the Fanfare improved the quantity and quality in all regards. Better sensitivity, less noise, better, fuller sound. I am using it inside, but I have not played with different location so much because of it's basically omni design. It makes my tuners sound really good (if the signal is). I actually mounted it on a telescoping mike stand and have kind of hidden it behind my rack. All that shows is the narrow "whip". Great investment for where I live.
I am using the antenna as well, but I never really compared it with anything, I started with it; I would be curious to compare it to some cheaper alternatives. I asked the guy that installed my dish, I have known him for years, and he had a Winegard antenna with him that he would of sold for $25, but it was universal.
I'm only familiar with the MD version, which 'looks' identical. Compared to a $1.98 RS dipole, the dipole won IN MY LOCATION AND SITUATION. It's my understanding that, dispite any manufacturer's BS, a directional at elevation is needed for any significant improvement. Zero gain is zero gain after all...