homemade FM Antenna? (CD-DH950p)

[Generalcckid]

I was wondering if anyone knew how i could try and make an FM antenna from coaxial cable at home. this stereo system wasnt following the standards as far as antennas go. i might have 75ohm cable lying around somewhere but im not sure how or IF its possible to make an antenna with it.

No i dont want AM reception (idk what AM is really...)

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[Guest]

Slam a length of cable into a plug that will fit and you'll get FM. In fact it'll probably work with tin foil, usb cable or an old fork.

 

[Guest]

(but don't try the fork, for safety porpoises)

 

[Generalcckid]

I TRIED THE FORK THING AND I ALMOST DIED.

just kidding lol hilarious.

so i cant just stick a coat hanger into the port eh? id have to jam it instal a coaxial cable am i right?

 

[rexter]

Get a 300 ohm twin lead connector and try the AM antenna or make a loop like the loop like the AM antenna of 6 inches square. Another one is get a coax cable and connect it to your cable outlet.

 

[americanaudiophile]

75 ohm coax antenna wire cable will pick up some FM but it would have to be really long (20-50 feet maybe) and would be better outside.
300 ohm twin lead antenna wire would work better as it is not shielded usually.
This is a typical T shaped indoor FM antenna:
http://www.parts-express.com/parts-express-fm-dipole-antenna--210-020?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pla
If the antenna input is 75 ohm you would need a adapter.

 

[rexter]

75 ohm coax antenna wire cable will pick up some FM but it would have to be really long (20-50 feet maybe) and would be better outside.
300 ohm twin lead antenna wire would work better as it is not shielded usually.
This is a typical T shaped indoor FM antenna:
http://www.parts-express.com/parts-express-fm-dipole-antenna--210-020?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pla
If the antenna input is 75 ohm you would need a adapter.

As mentioned to my earlier post is to connect the coax to wall terminal, as it'll work better than indoor antenna.