[TriLUG] OT - AM reception

[Dan Monjar]

Joel Ebel wrote:
> Finding alternative ways to listen, such as over the internet, is 
> usually a good idea, but if the content you want to hear is only 
> available over AM, I'd suggest a good loop antenna such as the Terk AM 
> Advantage.  The Q or Pi models also work quite well and include FM 
> capabilities.  I use an old Pi, but the Advantage or Q should get even 
> better results.  Of course an external AM antenna would be best, and be 
> resistant to interference from inside the house, but how much are you 
> willing to do to get "good" AM?
> 
> Once you have a good antenna, if there's interference, move it around to 
> see if you can get rid of the interference.  If not, or if it's 
> difficult to clear it up, you should find the source.  It will usually 
> be nearby.  I can't listen to AM well at all if the TV is on, but 
> fortunately I don't usually listen to AM and watch TV simultaneously. 
> Just turn off electronic devices one by one and see what's responsible. 
>  Or better yet, turn them all off so you see how good it can be, and 
> turn them on to see how each device affects it.
> 
> Good luck,
> Joel
> 

radio geeks!.... is Stereo AM broadcasts still around?
-- 
Dan Monjar