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Rockbox mail archiveSubject: Re: FM receptionRe: FM reception
From: Glenn Ervin at home <GlennErvin_at_cableone.net>
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2003 09:07:51 -0600 I would use a splitter, and a long piece of double, "single strand" wire, and after about 3 feet, separate the double wires for a foot or 2 on each side, and tie a knot at the point where the wires are no longer separated, and you should have a nice antenna. Glenn. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chuck Urwiler" <curwiler_at_comcast.net> To: <rockbox_at_cool.haxx.se> Sent: Friday, November 07, 2003 8:33 AM Subject: RE: FM reception Wouldn't this have an effect on the impedance that is presented to the output amp? Oh, wait, I guess not since the wires don't complete a circuit. Hmmm.... So this wouldn't have an effect on it at all. Question then: Which wires are the antenna? Since there are only two leads on a dipole antenna, do I hook them to tip and ring, or tip and sleeve, or... ?? I like this idea... Some days while sitting at my desk I'd like to listen to the radio but the reception is so awful I get mostly static with some music in the background. That is unless I stand up, hold the FMR in my right hand, while holding my headphone cord in the air with my left hand. Problem is I need my hands to write software... <g> Thanks for the input. -----Original Message----- From: owner-rockbox_at_cool.haxx.se [mailto:owner-rockbox_at_cool.haxx.se] On Behalf Of David McIntyre Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2003 11:35 PM To: rockbox_at_cool.haxx.se Subject: Re: FM reception The best FM antenna is a dipole arranged horizontally. That is, 2 leads that go parallel for a short distance, then out to each side perpendicular for about a foot on each side. I don't know how this fits into the FMR's circuitry, but if anyone has ideas, let me know. I can probably make a straight through headphone adapter with protruding antenna. :) Received on 2003-11-07 Page template was last modified "Tue Sep 7 00:00:02 2021" The Rockbox Crew -- Privacy Policy |