A Guide to FM Reception

By C. Victor Campos and William Busiek
edited by John Voci

Having trouble receiving WCAI, WZAI or WNAN? This guide, originally written in 1985 and updated in 2003, offers some background on FM broadcasting and provides tips for improving your reception.

Map of WCAI, WNAN and WZAI coverage area.

* The chapters followed by an asterisk contain information helpful to fixing reception problems.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Development of FM
     FM Channels
FM Propagation
     Multipath Interference
     Fringe Reception
Weather Related Interference
FM Antennae
     Antenna Gain
     Using TV Antennae for FM*
Indoor Antennae*
     Dipoles*
     Electronic Antennae*
     Indoor Reception Problems*
Outdoor Antennae*
     Antennae Solutions*
     Sources of FM Antennae
CATV, Cable, MATV
FM Tuners
Digital Audio Broadcasting
Antennae Installation*
     Antenna Installation Tips*
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Glossary
About the Authors and Editor

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