I get good results with my Magnum dynalab ST-2. Its made by Metz
The Metz #288 can be found for under $100
In your experience, is there any indoor FM antenna that is better than the stock T-Robbin?
I had a great Winegaard and Finco outdoor antennas in the past, but an outdoor is not a current option. So.....is there any indoor FM antenna that actually out does the ribbon that comes with the tuner? Thanks. I am anywhere from 30 to 100 miles from any worthwhile stations. I will be using a couple of units including a Magnum Dynalab Tuner.
7 responses Add your response
Thanks to all for your input. I am currently in a rental location and no attic or outdoor possibilities. I will be moving in the Summer to a more remote location near the "Frozen Tundra" of Green Bay. I do wish there was an online or internet solution that did not involve compressed signals and sound degradation. |
The Beam Box was the best in my experiences. It was revealing with the Marantz scope tuner. |
Location, location, location! What works for one might not work for another. FWIW, I’ve had better luck with the MAGNUM dynalab silver ribbon than with the stock T-ribbons, ubiquitous amplified units, or even Magnum’s and Fanfare’s more expensive whip antennas. Though worth it for what it does, and certainly not a bank breaker the silver ribbon still seems like it’s expensive for what it is. If I had small children I might think twice as the edges are quite sharp. It can be improved upon with a small modification; snipping the attached twin lead cable, attaching a balun transformer and connecting an RG-6 coaxial cable (you could use RG-11, but I think that might be overkill for an indoor installation) of a practical flexible length for your purposes. I’ve also had pretty good luck with an inexpensive Radio Shack Cat. No. 15-1874 sturdy rabbit ears antenna, but it comes with a captive co-axial cable which can be limiting.
|