How to improve car radio reception strength?

[p1tse]

I tend to usually have the radio on more so and find that reception cuts in and out on a number of radio FM radio stations.

Is there a way to increase the radio reception strength?

 

[RobS]

Glad you have posted this was meaning to ask the same question. I find the standard reception pretty rubbish, but then thats due to the antenna being in the rear glass and not your usual stick up one. One option would be to fit a 3rd party shark fin 1 ala bmw's but would spoil the looks imo.

 

[Topgeezer]

I tend to usually have the radio on more so and find that reception cuts in and out on a number of radio FM radio stations.

Is there a way to increase the radio reception strength?

Glad you have posted this was meaning to ask the same question. I find the standard reception pretty rubbish, but then thats due to the antenna being in the rear glass and not your usual stick up one. One option would be to fit a 3rd party shark fin 1 ala bmw's but would spoil the looks imo.

Same as guy's, the reception is lousy

I have a Blackvue rear view cam in mine and it destroys the already bad reception.

T.G.

 

[Erm]

Tune in radio on your phone and bluetooth headunit

 

[RobS]

Tune in radio on your phone and bluetooth headunit

I'm going to try that now actually lol

 

[Topgeezer]

Tune in radio on your phone and bluetooth headunit

Not got radio with bluetooth!

Anyone tried one of THESE? booster's.

T.G.

 

[Stuarty]

You can use an external aerial, plug it into the back of the head unit and mount it behind the rear view mirror. Should do the trick

 

[Topgeezer]

Well i've just ordered one of those boosters i linked to earlier......only £2.88 we'll see later

T.G.

 

[RobS]

Well i've just ordered one of those boosters i linked to earlier......only £2.88 we'll see later

T.G.

Let us know how you get on, be interested in the outcome, cheers

 

[Topgeezer]

Let us know how you get on, be interested in the outcome, cheers

Yeah will do mate, be a cheap fix if it works

T.G.

 

[ozzy147]

Really interested in the outcome of this! Let us know ;-) looks fairly simple to fit also. What colour is the cable for the 12v feed on our looms to tap the amplifier into?

 

[RobS]

Any update on this?

 

[Topgeezer]

Any update on this?

I received the booster and gonna try and fit this weekend mate, i'll let you know

T.G.

 

[dc5-2ltr]

mmm I`ve had no problem with radio reception in the Teg except with the original Jap headunit...as soon as I put a UK specced Pioneer double din in it was absolutely fine

 

[MissMyDC2]

The reception in mine is also rubbish. It wasn't bad before with the JDM stereo except the limited bandwidth. No I have a pioneer and correct bandwidth its rubbish. Checked the aerial and it seems to be plugged in OK. Would also like to know if the booster helps although not holding my breath.

 

[Topgeezer]

The reception in mine is also rubbish. It wasn't bad before with the JDM stereo except the limited bandwidth. No I have a pioneer and correct bandwidth its rubbish. Checked the aerial and it seems to be plugged in OK. Would also like to know if the booster helps although not holding my breath.

Tried the booster and nah no good.

You can use an external aerial, plug it into the back of the head unit and mount it behind the rear view mirror. Should do the trick

Giving one of these a go next CLICKY

Watch this space LOL.

T.G.

 

[Topgeezer]

I'm sure iv'e heard/read somewhere that the DC5 has an OEM amplified aerial in the car somewhere! can anyone confirm or deny this?

T.G.

 

[ozzy147]

Any joy with this mate?

 

[Topgeezer]

Tried the booster and nah no good.

Giving one of these a go next CLICKY

Watch this space LOL.

T.G.

Any joy with this mate?

I did get one of the above but still not fitted yet, will update as and when i get round to it
Just got the car out from winter storage and enjoying the emergence LOL

T.G.

 

[ozzy147]

Good stuff, keep us posted