How to boost car radio reception

[Glendon]

How,

 

The radio reception for my 4 weeks old Mit Lancer is rather poor. Are there any ways I can boost the reception?

 

Thanks and regards.

[Furrynadz]

change HU cos sometimes they one they give got poor reception

change powered antenna

change DAB : best option

[Watwheels]

Attach this to your ride!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm kidding. U can try installing grounding cables. Cost around $60 plus installation for 5 pt grounding.

Edited November 19, 2006 by Watwheels

[Biting]

I tried a few antennas. The best type are the metallic extendable antenna.

[Chromas]

That's why I did this to my ride previously...

 

[Apollo]

comprain to C&C reception poor, let them sort out for you since it is still under warranty.

[Jusnel]

wat's DAB?

 

how abt those internal antenna that stick to yr internal windscreen?

[Sony]

Digital Audio Broadcasting.

 

But you need a Aux in in your HU for that. otherwise you need to spend quite a bit of money to hook it up. But that is not 100% clear. at certain locations and tunnels, the volume will be unstable.

 

As for internal antenna such as those by bosch, it's ok but compared to external antenna, which one do you think is better?

 

And if you have certain solar film, it might not work that well too.

[Gary84]

wah bro when was this sia?...must be ages right?...btw nice one tat day at Yishun ave 7...

[Chromas]

That was taken way back on 15-Jan-06 by the group of photographers from SGcarmart's car makeover team. At that time, I was just a regular driver only

 

Yishun Ave 7? You were there yesterday afternoon?

[Gary84]

hmmm not afternoon la...at night...1130pm...u were wif ur wife and dogs. In case u forgot, Philip (gc8) was there also...

[Chromas]

Ah... that was last weekend then... ya, we were there to walk the dogs...

[No_worries]

My antenna is those manual telescopic one but I have since changed it to a windscreen antenna. It is more convenient too as you don't have to extend it out manually. But apart from aesthethics and convenience, expect some drop in quality in reception at underground carparks and in the CTE tunnel.

[Gary84]

yeah man...hahaha lovely arent they...

[Chromas]

It's a nice place to walk the dogs, right?

[Gary84]

whahahaa yeah right...

[Chromas]

Cooling... No pollution... No crazy drivers around... Just a pair of dogs... A red car... some drinks...

[Pisces69]

Yes, I've tried both. The internal Bosch & external telescopic type.

 

Nothing beats the external telescopic antenna.

 

If your radio reception is bad, have it checked by C & C. Some connection must b loose. If u get crackling noise, check your spark plugs & cables. Might be loose or damaged.

 

Grounding helps as I found out. I think Pioneer makes pretty good receivers but the other brands r ok too.

 

I think some connections r loose for your radio to give problems. SG is so small, most places give pretty good reception except the underground carparks.