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Name: Deborah C.
Status: student
Age: 50s
Location: N/A 
Country: N/A
Date: 9/15/2004
Question:
What causes a radio to become clearer when I touch it or walk near it, and how can I remedy that? Is it polarized or magnetized?

Replies:
You are acting as an antenna, bringing a stronger signal to the radio, especially when you touch it. I do not believe this is related to polarization or magnetization.

You could remedy this effect by installing an antenna which preferably extends above your house and brings in a strong signal.

Best, Dick Plano...


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