AM and FM antenna systems


I am trying to help an older couple achieve much better reception for both AM and FM on their stereo receiver.  They listen on their main floor and have no upstairs or attic space is available for antenna placement. A roof-mounted antenna is not feasible.


Have any of you had any positive experiences with AM or FM antenna systems that would help them?


Thanks!


wayne

wdesbrow@zoominternet.net 

wdesbrow
If the goal is to pull in more stations clearer the ticket is to use an fm tuner known for high sensitivity (and noise rejection). Tandberg used to be my favorite but many better vintage tuners were quite sensitive and are worth a look if assured to be in good operating condition. Nowadays, I like some of the Sangean products in that this company specializes in radios and a tabletop model I own has one of the most sensitive tuners I’ve heard and I’ve heard quite a few over the years.

The Dynalab stuff always seems nice but very pricey. Might be worth it....don’t know.
Echo Audio in Portland Oregon had three McIntosh MR78's in their front window last week. A good tuner for those needing high selectivity. I did a search recently for a roof mount yagi antenna, and was dismayed to find the old names (Channel Master 4488, etc.) gone. Where does one go these days to find a real good, multi-element, high-rejection FM antenna? 
My antenna has decent source signal amplifier thst pulls stations a couple hundred miles away, 

Thanks, all, for the response, feedback.


Creed:  What they are trying to do is pull in local AM and FM signals without a lot of interference from neighboring signals (called multi-path?). The stations they like re probably all within 20-25 miles away, but they live in a fairly hilly location.  What do you think?

Thanks 

wdesbrow 

wdebrow---what the couple needs is a directional antenna and a tuner with high alternate-channel selectivity, such as the McIntosh MR78. The MR 78 is easy to find, but I don’t know if there is such a thing as a directional indoor antenna.