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Message: [QUOTE="EscapeVelocity, post: 21149, member: 3771"]AM/FM Combo Antennas<a href="http://www.godarusa.com/id17.html">Godar DXR-500 AM FM Antenna</a><img src="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BswfoqQEWkKGrHqUH-DkEvF9wN-zBL5OMV1.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BswfoqQEWkKGrHqUH-DkEvF9wN-zBL5OMV1.jpg" />Cool retro looks on this new antenna from Godar!<a href="http://www.universal-radio.com/CATALOG/mwant/3569.html">Terk AF-1 "Q"</a><img src="http://www.universal-radio.com/CATALOG/mwant/3569.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://www.universal-radio.com/CATALOG/mwant/3569.jpg" /><a href="http://manuals.solidsignal.com/www-solidsignal-com_ANAF9925.PDF">Terk AF-9925 Pi AM/FM Indoor Amplified Loop Antenna </a>   <img src="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BestBuy.png" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BestBuy.png" /><img src="http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/products/2003/209/h209PiB-f_led_onp.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/products/2003/209/h209PiB-f_led_onp.jpg" />The Terk Pi combines the ubiquitous too small amplified FM Loop with a good simple passive AM Loop antenna....thus adding to its functionality and versatility.  It has a good low noise GAsFet adjustable gain amplifier as well.  Designed by the legendary Larry Schotz, the Terk Pi's FM section is about as good as these can get....add in the useful AM Loop and you have a winner.  However it may be better to go with seperate AM and FM antennas.New York Times review/discussion of the Terk Pi can be found <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/1989/05/28/arts/sound-technology-trims-the-rabbit-ear.html">here</a> and <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/1988/08/28/arts/sound-indoor-antennas-challenge-rooftops.html">here</a>.PC World review of the Terk Pi can be found <a href="http://blogs.pcworld.com/tipsandtweaks/archives/004061.html">here</a>.<a href="http://manuals.solidsignal.com/www-solidsignal-com_ANAF9330.PDF">Terk AF-9330 AM/FM Indoor Amplified Tower Antenna</a>    <img src="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BestBuy.png" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BestBuy.png" /><img src="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/TerkTower.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/TerkTower.jpg" />Here are the <a href="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/TerkTowerSpecs.jpg">specs</a> and <a href="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/TerkTowerTech.jpg">features</a> of the Terk Tower.New York Times review/discussion of the Terk Tower can be found <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/1989/05/28/arts/sound-technology-trims-the-rabbit-ear.html">here</a> and <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/1988/08/28/arts/sound-indoor-antennas-challenge-rooftops.html">here</a>.<a href="http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062078">Radio Shack 1859</a><img src="http://rsk.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pRS1C-2159985w345.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://rsk.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pRS1C-2159985w345.jpg" />Terk HDR-I<img src="http://pimages.solidsignal.com/HDR-I.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://pimages.solidsignal.com/HDR-I.jpg" /><a href="http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=864023">Comment on the web</a>...Whip AntennasThe classic whip antenna, youve probably seen these on cars and trucks.  The circular polarization of FM signals allows antennas in both vertical and horizontal and everywhere inbetween positions to recieve them well.  FM whips are cut to the appropriate size for the 1/2 wave somewhere near the center of the FM band.  These below are some of the higher priced whips with generally superior build quality....each makes their own claims.  But many of those car and truck whips are essentially as good, but note that many car whips are a bit short on the 30ish inch 1/4 wave length side instead of the 1/2 wave length in the 50-60ish inch range.  While the longer 1/2 wave whip is more desireable (wider vertical beamwidth)....the 1/4 wave whips work very well too.  Note that Pixel Technologies comes with a low noise amplifier, which may or may not be beneficial.  Most FM enthusiasts stay away from amplification and let their sensitive tuners do the work.  Note the Godar has a telescoping whip for fine tuning the length to the frequency on the dial, this also makes it less practical for outdoor use due to water infiltration concerns, but if you are limited to indoor use this gives you an advantage.<a href="http://www.metzcommunication.com/am-fm.htm">Metz Communication Co. AM/FM Antenna</a>     <img src="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BestBuy.png" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BestBuy.png" /><img src="http://www.metzcommunication.com/images/AM-FMforweb.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://www.metzcommunication.com/images/AM-FMforweb.jpg" />Here is an antenna designed for marine use, where a longer whip has been added to maybe a tad short of the center of the FM frequency band.  On Metz website, you can see their other very similar products with various length whips for targeted use on other frequencies.<a href="http://www.magnumdynalab.com/fmantenna-st2.htm">Magnum Dynalab ST-2 </a><img src="http://www.magnumdynalab.com/images/fmantenna-st2.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://www.magnumdynalab.com/images/fmantenna-st2.jpg" />AudioReviews of the ST-2 can be found <a href="http://www.audioreview.com/cat/other/tuners/magnum-dynalab/st-2/PRD_117887_1596crx.aspx">here</a>.<a href="http://www.godarusa.com/id84.html">Godar DXR 1000</a><a href="http://www.godarusa.com/id84.html"></a><img src="http://www.godarusa.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/DXRAB.jpg.w560h420.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://www.godarusa.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/DXRAB.jpg.w560h420.jpg" />The Godar DXR 1000 allows for adjusting the length of the antenna via its teslescoping element, to tune for specific frequencies, giving it an edge over the others here, especially for indoor use where you can easily access the whip.  Telescoping elements may not be suited for outdoor use.<a href="http://www.fanfarefm.com/miss-stmt.html">Fanfare FM2-G </a>   <img src="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BestBuy.png" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BestBuy.png" /><img src="http://www.fanfarefm.com/fm2gss-web.gif" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://www.fanfarefm.com/fm2gss-web.gif" />Made in USA!<a href="http://www.fanfarefm.com/fm2g-rev-rel.html">Fanfare FM2-G Reviewed by Stereophile Magazine in '97</a>This antenna is also offered in a special configuration cut to be optimized toward the lower frequencies in the FM band for NPR and College Radio....the appropriately named FM2-GC....which I really like....as often the best quality and most interesting/entertaining FM broadcasts can be found on the non commercial end of the dial 88-92 MHz.Stainless steel whip, coil loaded.AudioReviews of the FM-2G can be found <a href="http://www.audioreview.com/cat/other/tuners/fanfare-fm/fm-2g/PRD_121226_1596crx.aspx">here</a>.<a href="http://www.solidsignal.com/prod_display.asp?PROD=AFHD-4#MORE">Pixel Technologies AM/FM/HD Radio AFHD-4 </a><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31Lh2VFqcSL._SL500_AA280_.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31Lh2VFqcSL._SL500_AA280_.jpg" />.[/QUOTE]

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