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Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by tntacoma, Jan 25, 2010.

  1. Jan 25, 2010 at 12:53 PM
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    Antenna Boosters has anybody had any luck with these? Do you know of a DIY mod to help increase fm reception? What has worked or not worked, and how do you increase reception other than the aluminum foil wrapped around the mast?
     
    tntacoma, Jan 25, 2010
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  2. Jan 25, 2010 at 1:10 PM
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  3. Jan 25, 2010 at 1:13 PM
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    Jester243 all I wanted was a god dang picture of a hotdog...

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  4. Jan 25, 2010 at 1:27 PM
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    to heavy!
     
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  5. Jan 25, 2010 at 1:28 PM
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    Tried this and looked about as dumb as he does. I could not handle the ridicule from my friends.
     
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  6. Jan 25, 2010 at 2:06 PM
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    Jester243 all I wanted was a god dang picture of a hotdog...

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    Have you tried this?

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  7. Jan 25, 2010 at 2:09 PM
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    Jester243 all I wanted was a god dang picture of a hotdog...

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    I would be interested to find something, we havea station here in town that broadcasts on the power of 2 "AAA" batteries. :)
     
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  8. Jan 26, 2010 at 7:56 AM
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    No not yet, but I have not ruled it out. Can I borrow that one off of your car? How is your reception with it?
     
    tntacoma, Jan 26, 2010
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