I've used a doohicky called a Power Tip on a couple of different antennas
moderate results.

It's a smoked-plastic teardrop shape that fits over the tip of the antenna.
Inside the plastic is some copper that increases the reception abilities
(insert thoughtful and scientific explanation here) of your radio in some
instances. I recall seeing it advertised in a few places where it was
claimed that these items were used in Desert Storm to increase reception on
military vehicles.

I've seen it for sale at www.sportsmansguide.com under Power Tip, WXO-37846,
$6.97 each.

FWIW, this might be prone to theft depending on the neighborhood in which
you park, and the integrity of the people around it.

Scott
82 Westy

----- Original Message -----
From: "Charles McGehee" <chasm@ELLTEL.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, October 05, 2001 5:00 PM
Subject: antenna boosters

> Has anyone had any experience with antenna boosters powered or
> non-powered?  I'm sick of poor reception in the boonies and mountains.
Any
> advice would be appreciated.  Thanks.
>
> Charles
> '85 Westy

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