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• RE: If you're currently using a T dipole, and CAN'T have an external directional multi-element with a rotor - Cpwill 13:20:04 07/21/19 (1)
  In Reply to: RE: If you're currently using a T dipole, and CAN'T have an external directional multi-element with a rotor posted by Timbo in Oz on July 15, 2019 at 14:17:05

  "You may find the the St-2 is worse than the dipole."
  
  Totally agree. That has been my experience.
  
  
  "Writing about music is like dancing about architecture." ― Thelonious Sphere Monk
  
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  • It doesn't have as much gain as a T-dipole and is not sized to any sensible fraction of FM wavelengths. - Timbo in Oz 15:24:56 07/21/19 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: If you're currently using a T dipole, and CAN'T have an external directional multi-element with a rotor posted by Cpwill on July 21, 2019 at 13:20:04

    In fact it is a pleasure-boat 2-way radio antenna.

    Why is it that so few people get that an antenna is the most important part of a radio system, and has to be suitable for the bandwidth?

    AND that the tuner / 'radio' is second in importance?

    The OP has had this pointed out before!

    One more thing? Magnum Dynalab, is a 'marketing'* driven company, and does not make valve tuners. The valves are used for line-output audio-signal duty.

    * aka B S B Brains!

    
    
    Warmest
    
    Tim Bailey
    
    Skeptical Measurer & Audio Scrounger
    
    
    
    

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• RE: If you're currently using a T dipole, and CAN'T have an external directional multi-element with a rotor - mjcmt 16:28:39 07/15/19 (7)
  In Reply to: RE: If you're currently using a T dipole, and CAN'T have an external directional multi-element with a rotor posted by Timbo in Oz on July 15, 2019 at 14:17:05

  I'm not sure I understand how to make that antenna. If the ST-2 is low gain maybe I should keep my dipole. I can tweak the reception by moving it slightly.
  
  
  
  

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  • RE: If you're currently using a T dipole, and CAN'T have an external directional multi-element with a rotor - veloceleste 17:59:31 07/25/19 (1)
    In Reply to: RE: If you're currently using a T dipole, and CAN'T have an external directional multi-element with a rotor posted by mjcmt on July 15, 2019 at 16:28:39

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    • RE: If you're currently using a T dipole, and CAN'T have an external directional multi-element with a rotor - mjcmt 06:00:48 07/27/19 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: If you're currently using a T dipole, and CAN'T have an external directional multi-element with a rotor posted by veloceleste on July 25, 2019 at 17:59:31

      I've looked at the silver ribbon antenna but not sure if the size has a place, but I reconsider it with my wife and current decor.
      
      
      
      

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  • RE: If you're currently using a T dipole, and CAN'T have an external directional multi-element with a rotor - 6bq5 22:46:48 07/15/19 (4)
    In Reply to: RE: If you're currently using a T dipole, and CAN'T have an external directional multi-element with a rotor posted by mjcmt on July 15, 2019 at 16:28:39

    Keep the dipole-
    Go to FMFool.com - type in your Zip Code, Elevation for the antenea and see what your polars are - aiming the dipole will have a huge effect-
    Timbo is ON the Money - a Rhombic is the best - and the instructions are in the FAQ section
    
    THere are better tuners then the Nad - even SS-
    Kenwood Trio
    Sansui - 700 and 900 series
    and don't forget the MR-74
    Happy Listening
    

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    • RE: If you're currently using a T dipole, and CAN'T have an external directional multi-element with a rotor - mjcmt 04:08:12 07/16/19 (3)
      In Reply to: RE: If you're currently using a T dipole, and CAN'T have an external directional multi-element with a rotor posted by 6bq5 on July 15, 2019 at 22:46:48

      The rhombic antenna is huge so not good in our townhome, and vintage tuners would be out of place in my system. That is why I'm looking for something more modern. I can't take over our living room w/ a stereo system.
      
      
      
      

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      • Ones for FM can fit in your loft, the spread version might just cover your total arc. - Timbo in Oz 18:10:48 07/18/19 (2)
        In Reply to: RE: If you're currently using a T dipole, and CAN'T have an external directional multi-element with a rotor posted by mjcmt on July 16, 2019 at 04:08:12

        Did you look at the article in AA's FAQ here?!
        
        
        Warmest
        
        Tim Bailey
        
        Skeptical Measurer & Audio Scrounger
        
        
        
        

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        • RE: Ones for FM can fit in your loft, the spread version might just cover your total arc. - mjcmt 05:58:20 07/27/19 (1)
          In Reply to: RE: Ones for FM can fit in your loft, the spread version might just cover your total arc. posted by Timbo in Oz on July 18, 2019 at 18:10:48

          I'm sorry, but that huge antenna in the family/ dining area of our small townhome is not visually acceptable.
          
          
          
          

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          • inside the roof?! - Timbo in Oz 14:42:48 07/27/19 (0)
            In Reply to: RE: Ones for FM can fit in your loft, the spread version might just cover your total arc. posted by mjcmt on July 27, 2019 at 05:58:20

            not on your ceiling!!!!
            
            
            Warmest
            
            Tim Bailey
            
            Skeptical Measurer & Audio Scrounger
            
            
            
            

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