Re: Antenna options, opinions?

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: Yeah, thats what I was afraid of, same problem with recording brainwaves (micro and milli volts), if you dont have great contact, you will amplify 'artifact' or noise. Thanks everyone : : hahaha, rat shack is of course the most available place.. but there are others. ABC communication in shoreline, Puget Sound Instrument in ballard.. : : but the nasty of it is that you're also ganna be amping background noise.. sometimes it works and sometimes the signal's too baried to dig it up from the noise floor. But you can always try a TV antenna amp because the lowest channel is at 54MHz, and it goes upto 806MHz at ch 69. so that might be a good try to pull in some weak signals. : : good luck : : : : : Yes, Donna, It would be for Mustang. I'm a Mustang freak, got two, always want more. : : : I dont need it for transmiting, just receiving. Now, I might be off on this, but heres what I'm thinking. I run EEG's (recording brain waves) at a hospital and we use an amplifier to boost the signal gain. Is there one for antenna's? Thats my logic, but I'm sure theres fault in it somewhere. I like the idea of multiple antennas for certain frequencies. Wheres a good place(s) to go to find these in the Seattle-Everett area, besides 'radio trash'? Thanks everyone : : : : : : : : : Living in the foothills of snohomish co, reception is often hampered. Looking for a good antenna or something to boost signal reception. I can barely hear the 'notice to airmen' from BFI, let alone the tower. What kind of options are there (not too familiar with setups, so any help is appreciated) : : : : : : Thanks! : : : : : The best tips anyone can give you is simple, yet may take some time to do. : : : : : You need to get your antanna up high * roof top** or if you like to climb trees, put one in a tree high up. : : : : : Someomne told me to use a cell phone antanna, that may be good idea also. : : : : : Living way out does make it hard to hear, and at times even your locall police. : : : : : Try first to get your antanna as high as you can. If you are in an apartment, then put it high, and near a window. : : : : : best of luck : : : : i know it's not scanners are known for.. but get antenna for specific range. your arsenal could have 5 antennas of different lengths for differnt bands.. meaning you'd have to switch antennas when you get out of one antennas band. OR.. : : : : i found that a wound CB antenna (firestik) has preatty good reception upto 700MHz.. don't be transmitten on it ablove 30Mhz though (but you knew that)