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Question posted by deltawinds on April 10th, 2013

Fm Antenna

I'm wondering if there is a better FM antenna available for the DCM250/37 than the one that was supplied with it.  This antenna will not clearly pick up stations that are less than 20 miles away.  I'm thinking the tuner is fine, but the antenna needs a boost.

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Leaflet - Page 1

...system • Play MP3/WMA-CD, CD and CD-RW • Play and charge your iPod/iPhone simultaneously • USB Direct for easy MP3 music playback • Digital tuning with preset stations for extra convenience Rich and clear...finish, the sleek system features smart functions and boasts total 30W RMS power for truly dynamic sound. Philips Docking Entertainment System DCM250 Unleash your music ...
Leaflet - Page 2

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Leaflet - Page 3

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User manual - Page 6

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User manual - Page 9

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User manual - Page 24

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User manual - Page 25

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