how can I improve FM reception on my boombox?

[woodchip]

I have an old boombox I use in my back yard. The antenna is half
broken off. Is there a way the connect a T shaped antenna wire to this
radio and improve reception? What did people do back in the 1950s,
1960s with their transistor radio to improve reception?

 

[Eeyore]

woodchip wrote:

I have an old boombox I use in my back yard. The antenna is half
broken off. Is there a way the connect a T shaped antenna wire to this
radio and improve reception? What did people do back in the 1950s,
1960s with their transistor radio to improve reception?

Service parts companies usually offer replacement antennas. They normally
screw or bolt onto the case.

Graham

 

[GMAN]

In article <96985286-aa7b-4dca-aeee-5d2661987518@k1g2000prb.googlegroups.com>, woodchip <richsaki@aol.com> wrote:

I have an old boombox I use in my back yard. The antenna is half
broken off. Is there a way the connect a T shaped antenna wire to this
radio and improve reception? What did people do back in the 1950s,
1960s with their transistor radio to improve reception?

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062260

30-1/2" Replacement Telescoping Antenna $3.99
Model: 270-1401
Catalog #: 270-1401

 

[eliteprayer]

On Nov 17, 2:14 am, woodchip <richs...@aol.com> wrote:

I have an old boombox I use in my back yard. The antenna is half
broken off. Is there a way the connect a T shaped antenna wire to this
radio and improve reception? What did people do back in the 1950s,
1960s with their transistor radio to improve reception?

If you want fast replacement, just stick some metal or wire at the end
of the antenna tightly. The longer the better. Just like eating food,
big mouth can eat more food, longer antenna can receive more signal.
Make sure the antenna is standing for best reception.
You can replace the broken antenna with whatever types of antenna by
loosen the screw of the antenna and replace it.