Why does my alarm clock get better RF reception than my receiver?
This has been driving me nuts. The stock antenna doesn't do squat for my receiver and I still have a hard time getting AM and FM signals yet my dinky alarm clock radio pulls in every station without effort. Why, oh, why? What can I do to get better RF reception?
cheap antenna in attic, however...
that doesn't answer your question as to why a $1000 plus receiver can't pull in a radio station as well as a clock radio or a cheap handheld radio.. i've been frustrated to about that. anyhow, back to attic. you could get by without a roof mount, tower, guy wires, etc... just buy a $25 radio shack roof antenna and stick it in the attic. get one with FM section on it, not just tv. btw, i have a terk $15 p.o.s. that does next to nothing for my reception.