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Originally Posted by dsb  Update...
I just went to the store and tested out the signal strength again. I counted off 150ft of reception! This compares to the old strength of 25ft. Also, I have a lot better AM/FM reception. A slightly thinner/longer wire might be even better reception. Don, what is your length? (You know what I mean). As I said earlier, I used about 15" in length. Ikarus pointed out that optimal antenna length is about 75cm (30"). I'm using half that and still get great reception. |
I already had some of the RadioShack branded wire, but decided to use some left over wire from a garage door opener. Not sure of the gauge, but it's solid wire and positive and negative are one piece. Made the windings easier. Not sure of the length I used, but all that would fit. Wasn't Ikarus point using 75cm length for optimal FM reception? I'm pleased with AM-FM reception, my objective would be max SmartTop reception. Maybe they're the same.