I work with computers every day and have many tablets, with that said I do not want a so called smart phone. Way to small of a screen to actually be useful form my needs & cost over a basic phone is ridiculous. I have two different 4G mifi devices(US Cellular and Verizon) so I can use internet anywhere still, but on a much larger screen.I thought everyone was forced into a smart phone by now
The gap between the two is closing quickly! *holds iPad to ear*I work with computers every day and have many tablets, with that said I do not want a so called smart phone. Way to small of a screen to actually be useful form my needs & cost over a basic phone is ridiculous. I have two different 4G mifi devices(US Cellular and Verizon) so I can use internet anywhere still, but on a much larger screen.
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.I always wonder is it still a smart phone when a dumb person owns it? Is the phone smarter than the owner?
For the moment I'm still using the flip-phone thing, Don't really have a need or desire for it never mind anything elseMy mom JUST upgraded to an iPhone after using the same LG flip phone for the last 6? Years...
Once you have it, you need it and can't go back... it's a trap!For the moment I'm still using the flip-phone thing, Don't really have a need or desire for it never mind anything else
I wish that I could like this twice!! :bowdown:I always wonder is it still a smart phone when a dumb person owns it? Is the phone smarter than the owner?
I'm laughing out loud here!The gap between the two is closing quickly! *holds iPad to ear*
Thanks, Rob. I understand now how a longer antenna is the only way to get better reception.Lizzie,
As stated earlier in the thread, only a longer antenna can help FM reception, but not by much.
The FM broadcast signal is essentially a straight line from the broadcast tower......a comparatively weak one at that.
Because it is a straight line, and we live on a globe, as we travel away from the tower we begin to go under the signal.....that is where you hear it start to warble and then as you continue, it reaches a point where you have completely dropped below the signal
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.Thanks, Rob. I understand now how a longer antenna is the only way to get better reception.
Ditto here. The absolute pits.The FM reception in my 2012 cruze is abysmal, worse than any other car I have owned.
Okay, consider this: Assuming the Cruze's FM receiver is of adequate quality to be able to acceptably process a FM signal, why not put an upright quarter wave antenna on the right front fender and be done with it? Worked well for decades on just about every make and model car and truck built in the USA.100MHz is 3m so a 1/4 wave is 2.4 ft - kinda long to put on top of a car.
It did indeed work well......trouble is, every element of carmaking involves reducing drag.......even that stick on the front fender creates measurable drag and, quite possibly, wind noise.Okay, consider this: Assuming the Cruze's FM receiver is of adequate quality to be able to acceptably process a FM signal, why not put an upright quarter wave antenna on the right front fender and be done with it? Worked well for decades on just about every make and model car and truck built in the USA.
My pappy always said, the size of your antenna doesn't matter, it's how you use it.Generally, a "stubby" isn't going to help.
I would assume then any increase in antenna length could possibly improve reception? Heck I kinda like the remote control car look, 2.4ft antenna wouldn't bother me one bit.100MHz is 3m so a 1/4 wave is 2.4 ft - kinda long to put on top of a car.
If you're going to qualify it like that - sure! It could. It's worth a try. Likewise an amplified antenna could improve things as well (if you can find one that fits.) Then again, an amplifier can make things worse. It depends on how strong the local stations are and if the amplifier has a better noise figure then the radio.I would assume then any increase in antenna length could possibly improve reception?
