Denon 3802 Tuner question (1 Viewer)

[Don Morrison]

Ok. So I bought a 3802 a few weeks ago. Can't be much happier. Just have a quick question though. It is hard to get any weak FM signals throughthe tuner so far. I know that it says that you can hook up a larger attenna than what is supplied with it... but how do you do that? It will only let me plug in the indoor antenna, and the coax adapted that they supplied with it wont attach to the back of the recevier. How do I make this work??

 

[Henry_W]

There are simple converters from RatShack, if I am not mistaken, that give you all the leads you need for FM. You are probably stuck with the in box AM alternative.

Regardless, I have found the Tuner in the 3802 to be the weakess part of the unit (and I am extremely happy with the unit otherwise). If FM reception and good tuning is important to you, an outboard tuner may be in your future.

 

[Robb Roy]

I replaced the wire that came with my unit with a longer run of cheap speaker wire, and my 3802 now pulls in stations much better.

 

[David Berry]

Don,

I don't know if this is an option for you, but (a) do you have cable TV? If yes, (b) do you get FM radio through it. Here in Southern Ontario, I can get many strong FM signals via hooking up the coax cable to the back of my 3802.

David