my MAGNUM DYNALAB

[redbenjoe]

what a presumptuous brand name --

they BETTER make some good shitte with a handle like that
right ??

well --they DO !!

today i went out and got their # ST-2 FM antenna
and stuck it on my roof -

i know it defeats the whole purpose of a portable ghettoblaster
to have it wired to our roofs !!!
but its a 'snap-off'
and ready to get loose in a moment --

and it really is a great product --
google it up --and see *(i cant do links these days)

its the opposite looking of them gross yagis and wineguards -
just one little whip stainless post --about 3/16" D

and --all my boxes suddenly get good fm stereo from inside
a metal trailer -

happy - happy

 

[redbenjoe]

photo of the base

 

[oldskool69]

See Ira I told you an external antenna was the trick and I'm glad you didn't need a yagi! (They are unsightly depending on how they're installed.)

Congrats!!!

 

[redbenjoe]

thanks freddie --you were right all along

this dynalab company could hire me right now --for a 15 minute hype commercial

as i am full of delight and shock....
over the before//after performance

 

[monchito]

ira you do not know what a before and after is remember

 

[redbenjoe]

before = suks
after = FM heaven

 

[Superduper]

Nothing wrong with erecting an antenner. Some of the best tuners in the audiophile business works best with an antenna. In fact, most home audio gear won't receive at all without an antenna. However, with the additional gain, it may be worthwhile to replace the filters to improve selectivity.

What'd it cost?

 

[redbenjoe]

they were trying to hide the beautiful spanish music stations from me
down in miami
but now ...i got em all --in brilliant stereo

maybe if i raise it up another 5 foot higher --
i can get HAVANA !!!
cuba is about 200 miles from here

 

[Ghettoboom767]

they were trying to hide the beautiful spanish music stations from me
down in miami
but now ...i got em all --in brilliant stereo

maybe if i raise it up another 5 foot higher --
i can get HAVANA !!!
cuba is about 200 miles from here

Hi Ira-With my JVC-PC55JW in Islamorada I recieved Cuba & Jamaica!!
Not kidding!

 

[redbenjoe]

jeff --i do believe you --
its a clear 120 mile over-the-sea shot from the middle keys to cuba

 

[redbenjoe]

jeff --did you get AM and FM from cuba ??

 

[Ghettoboom767]

Hi Ira-1 FM I believe.i AM for sure!
I was heavily drinking at the Tiki bar at Holiday Isle.About 1988' or 89"
And many other years!
BTW Ira-did you get the PM I sent you??
Reply back if you could-I wanted to see what you thought about my "good Deals"!

Where is Prime?? Is he still attending the meet??
Just curious as I haven't seen him!

Man I wish I could afford to go to the keys-I just so love it down there-especially with a PC-55!!
Have a great night-Jeff.

 

[redbenjoe]

jeff -please see your PM

 

[redbenjoe]

reading up on this outfit -----

they make several TUBE FM tuners in 2010 !!!

 

[Superduper]

Lucky for me, I don't need no stinkin antenner. We's got good reception over here.

 

[Ghettoboom767]

Hi Ira-I replied back!

That's to bad about Prime! Hoping I still can go but if I do-it won't be the same without all those Pioneers!!

Have a great night and there will be photos of some goofy boxes I got from Goodwill a week or 2 ago.
Just haven't taken photos yet!!

BTW-I really like your antenna!! Nice!
GB.

 

[Eddy]

Nice antenna , Ira.
Don't forget to disconnect it when there's lightning. You don't wanna f*ck up your tuner

 

[Jovie]

Got you by 20 years Ira ! I've had one of those stamped with the name "Metz" and used it over 20 years ago. I screwed to the back of my first boombox,a G.E. 3-5266a. Amazing performance from that beastly whipper for sure!

 

[redbenjoe]

jovie --thats interesting
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and thanks for that safety tip, eddy --
its in the instructions 'fine print'

we have lightning storms about 50 times per year down here in
hurricane alley --yikes