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Message: [QUOTE="EscapeVelocity, post: 21148, member: 3771"]Indoor AntennasRabbit Ears aka Telescoping Adjustable VHF Dipoles    <img src="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BestBuy.png" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BestBuy.png" /><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31ci4kF-9ZL._SS500_.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31ci4kF-9ZL._SS500_.jpg" />Classic FM Antenna.  This is the Rabbit Ear, with adjustable telescoping elements for tuning the antenna to specific frequencies.  Works very well, a very good table top indoor FM antenna.  You can find them with "Fine Tuning" knobs which have impedence matching circuitry which are beneficial for tweaking the best possible signal for your FM tuner.  Its OK if yours has a UHF loop or UHF panel.  You can also use amplified units like the Philips MANT510....but be sure that they dont include an FM trap...otherwise youll be killing your reception.Comparison tests of Rabbit Ears vs Godar FM 1a vs BIC Beambox can be found <a href="http://www.fmtunerinfo.com/antennas.html">here</a>.<a href="http://www.fmdxantenna.com/proddetail.php?prod=indip">FM DX Co. Indoor Dipole Antenna with Fine Tuning</a>    <img src="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BestBuy.png" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BestBuy.png" /><img src="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/fmindoor1.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/fmindoor1.jpg" />This is a Rabbit Ear FM Dipole that is has sturdy telescoping chrome plated brass elements and an impedence matching fine tuning knob.  Inspired by a similar offering from Radio Shack in years past.  This may be the best indoor table top antenna on the market.AM FM Reception Guide & Directory says <a href="http://www.amfmreception.com/fm-radio/fm_antennas/2007/05/best-indoor-fm-antenna">this</a> about the FM DX Antenna Co. FM Indoor Dipole Antenna.....as well as <a href="http://www.amfmreception.com/fm-radio/2009/04/a-new-indoor-antenna-offering-and-an-upgrade-to-an-old-favorite">this</a>....Twinlead Folded FM Dipole    <img src="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BestBuy.png" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BestBuy.png" /><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31fowd9-STL._SL500_AA280_.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31fowd9-STL._SL500_AA280_.jpg" />Classic FM Antenna.  This is 300ohm Twinlead wire in a folded dipole configuration cut to the middle of the FM band.  A very good indoor antenna solution, that is why this cheapie is still around.  You can possition and twist it in all kinds of configurations to bring in that favorite FM station of yours.  This fellow FM listener has <a href="http://kalx.berkeley.edu/recept/tanttips.htm">tips</a> on positioning the Classic Twinlead FM Dipole.<a href="http://www.ccrane.com/instruction-manuals/fm-reflect-antenna.pdf">C.Crane FM Reflect Dipole Antenna</a>    <img src="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BestBuy.png" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BestBuy.png" /><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/215hEfL84FL._SL500_AA280_.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/215hEfL84FL._SL500_AA280_.jpg" />This is like the one above except it uses 75 ohm coax.....an improved FM Dipole?  NPR Labs says <a href="http://shop.npr.org/products/FM_Reflect_Antenna-195-46.html">this</a>...Terk FM-50     <img src="http://pimages.solidsignal.com/ANFM50_zoom.gif" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://pimages.solidsignal.com/ANFM50_zoom.gif" />The Terk FM-50 is a 1/2 wave dipole with remotely controlled bypassable 10db amplifier.  Can be used indoors or outdoors.Review of the Terk FM-50 can be found starting on page 55 (pdf page 52) of <a href="http://theaudiocritic.com/back_issues/The_Audio_Critic_25_r.pdf">AudioCritic Magazine Issue #25</a>.<a href="http://www.godarusa.com/id67.html">Godar  FM1a (aka FM-1a)</a>   <img src="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BestBuy.png" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BestBuy.png" /><img src="http://www.godarusa.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/90.jpg.w560h420.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://www.godarusa.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/90.jpg.w560h420.jpg" />Made in USA!Here is Godar's well regarded log periodic FM1a on a lazy susan mount, atop of the legendary cult classic Proton 440 tuner with Schotz noise reduction circuitry.  Godar has several other FM capable antennas as well.fmtunerinfo.com comparison tests of Rabbit Ears vs Godar FM 1a vs BIC Beambox can be found <a href="http://www.fmtunerinfo.com/antennas.html">here</a>.<a href="http://www.godarusa.com/id31.html">Godar FM 2A</a><img src="http://www.godarusa.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/M2AW.jpg.w560h420.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://www.godarusa.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/M2AW.jpg.w560h420.jpg" />This antenna like the FM 1A, has some directionality, which is beneficial for multipath problems, and perhaps co channel and adjacent channel interference, but because of its size, is a bit awkward to aim if you have stations in different directions.  <a href="http://www.audioprism.com/">AudioPrism 7500 Antenna</a><img src="http://www.audioprism.com/7500home.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://www.audioprism.com/7500home.jpg" />Review of the 7500 can be found starting on page 65 (pdf page 57) of <a href="http://www.theaudiocritic.com/back_issues/The_Audio_Critic_23_r.pdf">AudioCritic Magazine Issue #23</a>.<a href="http://www.audioprism.com/">AudioPrism 8500 Antenna</a>    <img src="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BestBuy.png" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BestBuy.png" /><img src="http://www.audioprism.com/8500home.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://www.audioprism.com/8500home.jpg" />Review of the 8500 can be found starting on page 65 (pdf page 57) of <a href="http://www.theaudiocritic.com/back_issues/The_Audio_Critic_23_r.pdf">AudioCritic Magazine Issue #23</a>.    <a href="http://www.magnumdynalab.com/fmantennas-sr100.htm">Magnum Dynalab SR-100 Silver Ribbon Antenna</a>    <img src="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BestBuy.png" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BestBuy.png" /><img src="http://www.magnumdynalab.com/images/sr100b.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://www.magnumdynalab.com/images/sr100b.jpg" />Basically a fancier Rabbit Ear antenna, with folded dipoles and perhaps a bit more elegant aethetics.Review of the MD SR-100 can be found starting on page 65 (pdf page 57) of <a href="http://www.theaudiocritic.com/back_issues/The_Audio_Critic_23_r.pdf">AudioCritic Magazine Issue #23</a>.<a href="http://www.uhfmag.com/MiscAccessories.html">The Super Antenna, MkIII</a>     <img src="http://www.uhfmag.com/News/Antenne.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://www.uhfmag.com/News/Antenne.jpg" />Terk HDR-O (aka HDRO)<img src="http://pimages.solidsignal.com/TRKHDRO_zoom.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://pimages.solidsignal.com/TRKHDRO_zoom.jpg" />For use indoors or outdoors.<a href="http://www.fmdxantenna.com/proddetail.php?prod=fmrhom">FM DX Antenna Co. Indoor Rhombic FM Antenna </a><a href="http://www.fmdxantenna.com/proddetail.php?prod=fmrhom"></a><img src="http://www.lake3.com/pics/ebay/fmrom/fmrom1.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://www.lake3.com/pics/ebay/fmrom/fmrom1.jpg" />Made in USA!This is more like a modified rhombic with reflector.AM FM Recption Guide & Directory says <a href="http://www.amfmreception.com/fm-radio/2009/04/a-new-indoor-antenna-offering-and-an-upgrade-to-an-old-favorite">this</a> about the new FM DX Antenna Co. Rhombic FM Antenna...Barberpole FM & Shortwave Antenna<img src="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BarberpoleFMAntenna.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/EscapeVelo/BarberpoleFMAntenna.jpg" />Search eBay for listings.  [YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tC9_jSTkDQ&feature=player_embedded[/YOUTUBE]<a href="http://www.antennaperformance.com/">APS Attic Intenna</a><img src="http://www.antennaperformance.com/images/products/intennasml-1.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://www.antennaperformance.com/images/products/intennasml-1.jpg" />Made in USA!<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Terk-Technology-FM-Indoor-Antenna/dp/B00008NJEP/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1247986683&sr=1-1">Terk FM-2000 FM+</a><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/11NGBBQE4DL._SL500_AA150_.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/11NGBBQE4DL._SL500_AA150_.jpg" />This has the same antenna elements, the "gamma loop" as the Terk Pi, but minus the adjustable power low noise GaAsFet amplifier.New York Times review/discussion of the Terk FM+ can be found <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/1989/05/28/arts/sound-technology-trims-the-rabbit-ear.html">here</a> and <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/1988/08/28/arts/sound-indoor-antennas-challenge-rooftops.html">here</a>.Terk FM-4000 Edge<img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/11BA9EQZQYL._SL500_AA150_.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/11BA9EQZQYL._SL500_AA150_.jpg" /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/FM-02-Omni-Directional-Amplified-Stereo-Antenna/dp/B001VOBN14/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1247986188&sr=8-5">PowerQ FM-02 </a><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21gqodWqR-L._SL500_AA280_.jpg" class="bbImage" alt="" data-url="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21gqodWqR-L._SL500_AA280_.jpg" />.[/QUOTE]

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