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Hello Everyone,
 Can you tell me what is the best way to pull in AM radio? My Mom likes to listen to AM but living next to a hill does help the reception. Any ideas? Thanks. 
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03-12-2014, 08:05 AM
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She could run a line up to the top of the hill and put the antenna there, or do like Hugh suggests
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You can totally geek out on antenna design.... Trust me! How far away are the stations she likes to listen to? Does she have room for an outdoor antenna? Are you willing to put up an outdoor antenna?
Random wire antenna - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia If they are fairly close, a loop antenna is a good choice Loop antenna - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia If you get really crazy you can make a loop antenna and use a variable capacitor to make a tunable antenna.
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Around my house, I have a couple of antennas but I usually use this little gem. If you have a stereo RCA to 3.5mm output you can play anything.
Highest Quality Low-Power, Part 15 Compliant, AM Transmitter Kits
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03-12-2014, 08:26 AM
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Does anyone else see the irony?
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03-12-2014, 08:29 AM
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meh. just a supplemental EM path to the same content.
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03-12-2014, 08:53 AM
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hey, thanks guys!
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03-12-2014, 10:39 AM
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Most radios are really optimized for FM of tapes/CDs. Buy her one of these for a gift--they are amazing for AM and will pull in weak signals:
CCRadio 2E Enhanced AM/FM/WX/2-Meter Ham Band Radio (Black Mica) > Radio & Radio Accessories > AM/FM Radios | C. Crane
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