By
eHow Electronics Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
Step1
If you have a radio with a telescoping antenna, fully extend the antenna and rotate it to different angles.
Step2
If you live in a big city or mountainous area, move the radio to the place in your home that has the fewest large obstacles between you and the radio station's transmitter.
Step3
Switch from stereo to mono.
Step4
With a receiver or tuner, connect a wire-loop or T-shaped dipole FM antenna to the back of your unit. Move the antenna until you get the cleanest signal. Use a signal-strength meter or display to gauge signal strength if your unit has one.
Step5
Alternatively, upgrade to a third-party passive or powered antenna.
Step6
Install a rotatable roof antenna for the best possible reception. Connect your unit to an existing television roof antenna for the next-best alternative.
Comments
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 For the ultimate FM reception, go to Radio Shack and buy a RF/cable converter(under $5).
Crystal-clear reception. Your cable company reassigns the stations to new frequencies, so ask them for a chart that lists your local stations, or just scan the dial.