[obermd]

I have no issues with my reception.


Sent from the sexy electrician

I have all sorts of issues with my reception - can't receive anything but junk over the air.

 

[obermd]

College channels tend to be low power so reception can be iffy, even with the best antennas.

 

[obermd]

I always wonder is it still a smart phone when a dumb person owns it? Is the phone smarter than the owner?

In many cases Yes.

 

[obermd]

Thanks, Rob. I understand now how a longer antenna is the only way to get better reception.

A longer antenna may or may not help. The relationship between radio wavelength and antenna length is critical. You want an antenna length that is a whole number divisor of the wavelength. For example, if the wavelength is 50 meters you want an antenna length that is a multiple of 5 meters for best reception. Ideally it would be 50 meters.