Thread: Nothing At All To Do With Woodwork Sorta

In my shed I have a car radio plugged into a 12v transformer with a car aerial mounted outside

I've got lousy reception in my shed. Portables don't work at all. I've got one of those old record/tape/radio combo things in there now with a length of copper wire attached to the antenna lug. It's just good enough to get ABC so I can listen to the cricket and 2EC so I can listen to old Toto hits

Edit: On the more constructive side, I'm planning on heading up to the tip one day soon to see if I can pick up an old TV antenna (kind that goes on the roof) and I'll stick it up on a pole and see if I can get Triple J

being a trained antenna bloke, and a bit of a fanatic about it....

I just stick a few meters of large diameter copper wire in the antenna socket and hang it up.
Usually works pretty well.

Originally Posted by Clinton1

being a trained antenna bloke, and a bit of a fanatic about it....

I just stick a few meters of large diameter copper wire in the antenna socket and hang it up.
Usually works pretty well.

With a bit of RG6 to the shed just to make sure it gets there

Inside the shed, I get nada. Outside, reception's fine. So I just ran a bit of wire from the antenna lug to the shed's steel frame. Works for me. [shrug]

Easy... I dont have a radio in my shed... I use my old pro-logic receiver that my computer is connected too, yep 300Gb mp3 player with wireless mate!
Just got the wires running off the "B" speakers on the amp too the shed, it powers a few old OEM car speakers(Ford!)that I've jammed into some old CD racks come speaker boxes.

No wonder you guys can not hear the wood talking.
Do not upset Wendy!

I've got an old clock radio in my shed and have never noticed a problem. Mind you, it's always tuned to the ABC and nobody messes with Auntie

Richard

this is a good thread. I just might have great need of this info to take a break from listening to the wood all the time

I'm quite happy to have the wood whispering at me... it's the shrieks of agony I like to drown out.

Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!!

... it's the shrieks of agony I like to drown out.

Well put the shields back on the table saw

Richard

Wendy,

Just be careful its not hairy oak you listen to too closely. We don't want Wolfperson Rufflyrustic (note PC adjustment):eek:

Originally Posted by Daddles

I've got an old clock radio in my shed and have never noticed a problem. Mind you, it's always tuned to the ABC and nobody messes with Auntie

Richard

'I'll rip yer bloody arms orf'

Originally Posted by Iain

'I'll rip yer bloody arms orf'

I think I've just worked out why I'm a useless woodworker :eek:

Richard
yes, I too admit to loving that show