C. Crane FM Reflect Antenna

Manufacturer : Sangean In Stock : 2 List Price: $34.95 Price: $29.99 You Save: $4.96 (14%) Quantity : 1 2

Features

• Can increase FM Recption by 200%
• Best, affordable indoor-FM antenna
• Excellent for new HD digital radio reception
• 213% more effective than standard dipole antenna
• Easy to install

Product Description

Whether you listen to a portable radio or a top-of-the-line stereo receiver, the quality of sound coming from an FM station is dependent upon the station's signal strength in your area. Adding an FM antenna can help greatly, so be sure to select the best FM antenna for your needs. The FM Reflect Antenna will work with any portable or stereo receiver. This antenna incorporates a new dipole design for maximum gain across the entire FM broadcast band. Up to 213 percent more powerful than a standard dipole antenna, it covers the entire FM band with an almost flat response, where standard dipoles start to fall off near the end of the band. Many FM stations now broadcast their signal with circular polarization. The FM Reflect Antenna is the only FM antenna that can be adjusted to take advantage of this. It is not affected as much by surrounding objects and people as other FM antennas are.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 3.50 out of 33 reviews

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C. Crane FM Reflect Antenna - Works Great! - Carl L, Jun 04, 2008

Installed inside attic of 2-story house nailed on studs in the standard 'T' configuration. FM reception on my master bedroom receiver dramatically improved over standard single wire antenna that came with receiver. Have not tried other antennas to verify difference, but this unit definitely does the job! I'm buying another one for my entertainment receiver system.


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Best FM reception ever - V. Bruy, May 14, 2008

I am an devoted radio listener living in the NY suburbs. FM reception has long been a problem - some days, too many, I have been unable to listen to my favorite stations and shows. The built in and telescoping antennas just weren't doing the trick. I've attached an FM Reflect antenna to each of our radios and have been able to listen to all of my shows and stations, all the time and without exception ever since. This is an expensive product, but well worth the cost if you need a really fine FM antenna.



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The "Monster Cable" of antennas - Peter B. Stewart, Apr 16, 2008

If you believe Monster Cables improve your audio experience dramatically, then buy this antenna, it's for you.

The antenna is well made and comes with an F-connector and a balun to convert to 2 spade connectors. The quality is fine.

My need for a better antenna was in a challenging setting on the Hood Canal west of Seattle. The Reflect gets the job done--barely. I have read other reviews which state this antenna works no better than a cheap dipole, and based on my experience, I believe that's true. If your application is like mine, where the best position for the antenna is laid out carefully on the floor, then this antenna SHOULD survive being run over by a vacuum cleaner much better than a cheap dipole, but I doubt your reception will be any better!


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Definite, significant improvement - eman, Apr 03, 2008

I live in Ann Arbor, MI 35-40 miles from Detroit and most suburban Detroit signals are weak in my area. My home theater is in the basement, further challenging adequate reception. When I set up my Onkyo SR605 receiver with the included single wire antenna I could receive only the local Ann Arbor stations with some clarity - everything else was weak or had significant static. A powered FM antenna by Terk offered little improvement (the static just seemed louder). After reading these reviews I replaced the included freebie antenna with the C Crane FM Reflect and the difference has been substantial. A variety of setup configurations are included in the manual and I experimented with all of them (there were definitely differences in reception depending upon the direction each limb of the dipole was deployed) until I found the best one. The limbs of the dipole attach easily to a wall/ceiling with thumbtacks and I don't really notice the antenna in the corner of the room.

Bottom line: The reception is not perfect; there are still some weak stations. But across the FM band it is undoubtedly significantly improved. Now I receive a majority of the Detroit area stations with no to minimum static; I can actually use the tuner portion of the receiver which was previously not the case. Some tweaking of the position of the antenna and its two limbs is definitely necessary on initial installation. All things considered I can confidently recommend the product.

P.S. This is probably obvious to many of you but for the newbies remember that reception of a particular station may be improved by switching from stereo to mono mode - higher level receiver/tuners may even remember that mode for each specific station preset; for FM radio level of audio fidelity this doesn't make too much difference in listening enjoyment, especially if the alternative is NOT listening to that favorite station because of static.


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C.Crane support stinks! - Steve R. Winter, Mar 28, 2008

My antenna arrived and would not connect to the back of my radio because it has the wrong kind of connector. The trash I spoke with at C. Crane was not only incompetent, she was abrasive and offensive and ended up hanging up on me. I used to have a high opinion of C Crane but I guess that is all in the past. I may just return this antenna for a refund. I would NOT recommend ordering C Crane products based on their reputation as the current trash they have answering the phone is not how they got there. Considering C Crane? Keep on looking.

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