ANTENNAE

The wire antenna supplied with Myryad tuners may provide adequate reception of strong FM signals. However, such an antenna is not very efficient at rejecting “multipath” and other forms of FM interference. Nor can it easily be rotated to optimize its pickup pattern for best reception of stations from different directions. In most cases you will greatly improve reception by using a better antenna.

The best choice is a directional FM-only antenna, mounted as high above ground as is practical. The antenna should be mounted externally for best reception, but loft mounting is a simpler alternative which is satisfactory in many locations when adequate loft space is available. The type of antenna necessary will depend upon both your distance from the transmitter and the local geography (e.g. intervening hills or large buildings).

It is also most important to pay attention to the quality of the coaxial cable used for the downlead from the antenna to your tuner. Avoid joins along the length of the cable and ensure that the exposed end at the antenna is properly weatherproofed against ingress of moisture. All cables lose some signal along their length and it is false economy to use cheap cable of unknown quality. Always specify the best “low loss” coaxial cable.

The above notes are for guidance only. It will usually be best to consult a local specialist aerial/antenna contractor who will have knowledge of local reception conditions. Your Myryad dealer may also be able to offer advice.