better reception

[slamin81]

guys i have a 30x40 pole barn with galvinized metal siding, working on a radio setup but i can not get a good signal radio is very staticy,,, my question is what can i do to get a better signal, also i do have a digital sony radio pretty nice for the barn.

 

[JDishong]

Get your antenna outside of the "metal shield" OR as high as you can.

guys i have a 30x40 pole barn with galvinized metal siding, working on a radio setup but i can not get a good signal radio is very staticy,,, my question is what can i do to get a better signal, also i do have a digital sony radio pretty nice for the barn.

 

[rodm1]

A few things you can try. Turn of lights or put the antenna out side. I think someone attached the antenna to the interior sheet metal and it helped.

I personally have 2 radios one is a auto radio run from a 12v power supply (antenna out side). The other is a home stereo with antenna near exterior wall. I have no trouble with either.

 

[Gary S]

My brother had the same problem in his metal building. No house radio would get decent reception. But, he could drive any of his vehicles in the building and get good reception from the radios in them.
So, he grabbed an extra car radio and wired it up in the building with an old battery charger for power and an old car antenna. It worked perfectly.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I have some wire strung up in the attic, it's not the best but it helps. If you do a search, there has been talks of building an antenna and links to do it. I'd prefer to have a better radio and an outdoor antenna. It ***** living in a lowspot.

 

[Richard D]

Two words-sattelite radio. I never listen to F.M. anymore.

 

[Kevin C]

If you have a computer in you shop you can also stream a lot of radio stations. Most station have a web site to access them. That widens your range choices and its static free.

Never tried an external antenna... but it might be the best solution. http://www.fmdxantenna.com/products.php?cat=FM+Reception+Antennas&gclid=CNPjwPKd77ICFeV7Qgod0XgApw

 

[larryv]

Two words-sattelite radio. I never listen to F.M. anymore.

Sat radio

 

[Jaynuke]

I ran a short piece of copper wire to the outside of my metal building. Improved the recepion greatly.

 

[5lima30]

I had the same problem when I had a metal garage. I took a car antenna and fabricated a bracket that fastened to the top of the eve on the roof (the mount was grounded). It worked fairly well. Good luck!

 

[brownbagg]

or just hook your radio to the cable tv

 

[NUTTSGT]

I had the same problem when I had a metal garage. I took a car antenna and fabricated a bracket that fastened to the top of the eve on the roof (the mount was grounded). It worked fairly well. Good luck!

That's an interesting idea, I wonder where I could run the wire out from ?

 

[Richard D]

If it's a home component type stereo reciever, it probably has an FM antenna hook up in back. I have just stuck speaker wire in there and tacked it up to the wall and improved reception.

 

[eastbaysubaru]

Search for the threads regarding florescent light fixtures. I have the same problem and the residential fixtures that I bought from HD have ballasts in them that affect the radio reception, especially AM. Not sure if this could be your problem, but it's definitely mine (the radio works fine until the lights are turned on).

-Brian

 

[BigGMC]

or just hook your radio to the cable tv

Many cable co's have stripped the FM signal from thier systems (Time warner in NY did it years ago) to free up bandwidth for other ****. *****. Time Warner is the devil!

 

[HOTFR8]

guys i have a 30x40 pole barn with galvinized metal siding, working on a radio setup but i can not get a good signal radio is very staticy,,, my question is what can i do to get a better signal, also i do have a digital sony radio pretty nice for the barn.

That is what you call a Farady cage.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faraday_cage

What you are trying to do is find a radio signal that is outside your cage (building) so all you need is an external antenna or move the radio near a window.

 

[Tim The Tool Man]

I took 14 gauge speaker wire, ran it along the inside of my building then up the inside of the roof then I split the wire, copper strand one way silver the other in a "T" fashion about 8 feet wide, then I continued both legs further up the inside of the roof another 4 feet. then I ran the legs back toward each other and twisted the two ends together. Basically made a big rectangle on the inside of the roof. Works great unless I have my banks of florescent lights on. I have other lighting I prefer and sat. radio as well...

 

[slamin81]

thanks for all the help guys.

 

[HOTFR8]

Let us know how you make it work will you.

 

[Outlawmws]

Google J-pole antenna and never look back. There was a thread here on GJ last year where I posted the same advise, and a bunch of guys did it and loved it.

 

[Outlawmws]

That's an interesting idea, I wonder where I could run the wire out from ?

What kind of stereo do you have? Or are you asking how to get it out of the building?

 

[wnstwolf]

After doing the J-pole as posted on here I realized my static was self induced from the cheap-o shop lights from Home D. Took them all back and got the same but different cheapo lights from Lowes and now I am static free and get stations from Canada!

 

[slamin81]

its a smaller home stereo sony i'll take a pic tomarow and post it up, im wanting to leave it in the pole barn.

 

[Outlawmws]

its a smaller home stereo sony i'll take a pic tomarow and post it up, im wanting to leave it in the pole barn.

Make sure that includes the back, so we know what hookups are available.

 

[Will67]

After reading about J-pole, I built one and it made a giant difference. Follow the directions and specs on distances...it makes a difference in reception.

Thanks outlawmws. I have had my Jpole for 6-8 months now

 

[Outlawmws]

After reading about J-pole, I built one and it made a giant difference. Follow the directions and specs on distances...it makes a difference in reception.

Thanks outlawmws. I have had my Jpole for 6-8 months now