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Recently installed a aps13 antenna. I'm using a dynalab 102t. I'm amazed with some of the stations that I'm getting but there are a few other stations that I would like to bring in but are either fading in and out, interference by stonger stations nearby. My atenna is 25 feet high and I'm on the highest point in my area. The closest taller buildings higher thaen 25 feet are 200feet away.So my question is what could I do to improve recption.. Will all of the switches(bandwidth) on a 108t help or moving the antenna higher(dont really want this aesthetically) or sleuth etc,etc...
Any comments will be appreciated as I'm really loving quality fm...
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You could also simply upgrade and use one or two of the "Körner 17,5" and there is clear noted difference between the APS-13 and the Körner 17,5 antenna. The reason why the big DXers in Europe use the Körner instead of the APS, first is of course the improvement of the antenna performance and the second is that the Körner can stand the wind very well.Have a look at: http://www.dxtuners.com/servlet/IBMainServlet/?ib_page=28&parent_id=27&iw_language=en
if similar, buy another 13, and stack them, 1/4 wave apart and 1/4 wave back for the top one, OR side by side!You do have a rotator?
make sure it is up to the load.
OR get a low noise FM RF-amp on the mast, right near the antenna.
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Thank's, TimboYes, have rotator. Some good quality stations coming in. Would like to improve on a few weaker stations. Maybe rf amp is worth a try.
Can you tell me what will happen if I stack another antenna on top of aps13.,, Better reception with better rejection etc, etc?..
Check out Ken Beezley's site on antennas. He'll tell you in detail and also how to place it.BTW, contrary to much advice here, I use a coax amp to good effect. Yes, they will magnify bad signals and make bad WORSE, but they will also help clean but weaker signals come in a bit better. YOu won't know in your situation till you try it.
The one I used was a 10db model. Tried up to a 27db model, but got no better signal, just louder. I DIYed my own shielded PC for it and then added Power Wraps All Clears, one to each leg of quad shield RG6 coax. That made a good difference right there!
BTW, use RG6 quad shield everywhere if you can. That makes a terrific difference in my situation and might in yours.
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