Improve Reception
External Antennas
Does your radio have an external FM antenna? If you are not pleased with your reception, try replacing your radio antenna with a TV antenna. Adding a signal splitter is another way to increase the signal reception. A tip: for a good connection when switching between antennas, permanently install the splitter in the down lead of the FM antenna.
Yagi (yah-gee) is an excellent FM receiving antenna designed for great long-range reception. Like any TV antenna, a Yagi antenna can be affordably bought at any electronics store and installed on a roof. Be sure to aim the antenna directly at the FLN tower in your area. At the risk of sounding too technical, you could also put a rotor on the antenna mast for better positioning and signal reception.
Indoor Antennas
An external, indoor antenna may help, too. Examples of these are dipole and “rabbit ear” antennas. Both are very affordable, come in amplified versions, and the last we checked could be purchased at any electronic store.
Good radios
A higher quality radio may also improve your reception. How can you tell one radio from another? Examine the product’s FM sensitivity; it’s found on every specification sheet. A radio with the lowest FM sensitivity number will bring in more stations. Good things to know: high-priced radios with many features aren’t necessarily the most powerful radios. Secondly, radios measured in stereo units are probably of low-quality.
Table-top radios
Table-top radios typically have a built-in antenna in their electronic cords. Here’s a trick: if your radio has an FM line cord antenna, try reversing the AC plug in the wall socket. Portable radios do not have this kind of antenna, but it’s worth noting that most table-tops do.
Cable Systems
Do you have cable television or computer DSL? Some cable providers offer an FM radio hookup at a modest additional charge to their basic service rate. This allows areas on the edges of FLN radio signals to pick up FLN signals much easier.