Hi Gordon, >Hi, > >A few ideas: > >1) Outside is better than inside the house for antennas. > >2) Longer (bigger) is better. > >3) Higher (up in the air) is better. When you get your manual, you will find a very detailed discussion on antennas in the manual. Just follow the instruction manual. Thanks!! Kim Herron W8ZV 1-616-677-3706