[Shop-talk] Antennae

[Rex Burkheimer]

Absolutely! The TV antenna is a super FM antenna. Run the wire.

> Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:18:45 -0400 (EDT)
> From: David Hillman <hillman at planet-torque.com>
> Subject: [Shop-talk] Antennae

>    I have an FM radio in my garage, with a simple wire antenna.  I used to
> get fine reception, until I insulated the ceiling with those
> styrofoam-like boards with one side of metallic film.  Since I put those
> up, I can barely get one station.
>
>    I do have an old TV antenna on the roof, however, that I never use (
> satellite ) and never plan to use again.  Can I use this to improve my FM
> reception?  Is it as easy as extending the current wire antenna up to the
> roof antenna?

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Rex B
Ft Worth TX