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Car Aerial
« on: 02 February 2016, 14:04:06 »
Can a better car aerial be fitted for boosting signals/receptions and if anyone has done so which one did you fit  :-\
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Re: Car Aerial
« Reply #1 on: 02 February 2016, 14:08:22 »
I've never had any issues with signal in either cars, unless you get one of those things which is about 5ft high can't see it making a massive difference  :-\
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Re: Car Aerial
« Reply #2 on: 02 February 2016, 14:11:53 »
Signals around here seems to be poor or the aerial is just not good enough , the signal strength seems to be the problem as when im on the move the stations just keep going all fuzzy  >:( Ive checked all the connections right through to the ones under the parcel shelf so its not that  :(
When i used the Mazda's radio the reception was clear and crisp with no interference on the same radio stations so it has to be the aerial  :-\
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Re: Car Aerial
« Reply #3 on: 02 February 2016, 15:18:45 »
The whole back screen is the ariel, wonder if any cracks/gaps in the heated screen element affect the radio? Not to sure how it uses the screen.  :-\
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Re: Car Aerial
« Reply #4 on: 02 February 2016, 15:20:41 »
Quote from: tunnie on 02 February 2016, 15:18:45
The whole back screen is the ariel, wonder if any cracks/gaps in the heated screen element affect the radio? Not to sure how it uses the screen.  :-\

Whats that shark fin thing on the roof for ?  :-\
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Re: Car Aerial
« Reply #5 on: 02 February 2016, 15:22:04 »
Quote from: EMD on 02 February 2016, 15:20:41
Quote from: tunnie on 02 February 2016, 15:18:45
The whole back screen is the ariel, wonder if any cracks/gaps in the heated screen element affect the radio? Not to sure how it uses the screen.  :-\

Whats that shark fin thing on the roof for ?  :-\

GPS / telephone if you have either/both .. :)
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Re: Car Aerial
« Reply #6 on: 02 February 2016, 15:24:24 »
Quote from: Entwood on 02 February 2016, 15:22:04
Quote from: EMD on 02 February 2016, 15:20:41
Quote from: tunnie on 02 February 2016, 15:18:45
The whole back screen is the ariel, wonder if any cracks/gaps in the heated screen element affect the radio? Not to sure how it uses the screen.  :-\

Whats that shark fin thing on the roof for ?  :-\

GPS / telephone if you have either/both .. :)

Neither  ???

What i'm considering is disconnecting the aerial from the rear screen and routing an independent aerial either roof mounted or rear wing mounted .
« Last Edit: 02 February 2016, 15:26:54 by EMD »
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Re: Car Aerial
« Reply #7 on: 02 February 2016, 16:37:54 »
The rear screen Amp and Aerial dont do a bad job if Im honest, could be, bad earth on Amp, no volts to Amp, Cracks / Breaks in rear screen, does it get better or worse with the rear screen heater on / off. 
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Re: Car Aerial
« Reply #8 on: 02 February 2016, 17:41:12 »
Quote from: zirk on 02 February 2016, 16:37:54
The rear screen Amp and Aerial dont do a bad job if Im honest, could be, bad earth on Amp, no volts to Amp, Cracks / Breaks in rear screen, does it get better or worse with the rear screen heater on / off.

Dont think ive ever tried the radio with the rear screen heater on . I will try it tomorrow morning . Suppose to be a sharp frost anyhoo ::)
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Re: Car Aerial
« Reply #9 on: 02 February 2016, 17:45:06 »
Quote from: EMD on 02 February 2016, 15:20:41
Quote from: tunnie on 02 February 2016, 15:18:45
The whole back screen is the ariel, wonder if any cracks/gaps in the heated screen element affect the radio? Not to sure how it uses the screen.  :-\

Whats that shark fin thing on the roof for ?  :-\
Aftermarket tat, if we are talking about Omegas.
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Re: Car Aerial
« Reply #10 on: 02 February 2016, 17:45:39 »
Wipe the inside of the rear screen with a soft cloth as well.
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Re: Car Aerial
« Reply #11 on: 02 February 2016, 18:02:13 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 02 February 2016, 17:45:06
Quote from: EMD on 02 February 2016, 15:20:41
Quote from: tunnie on 02 February 2016, 15:18:45
The whole back screen is the ariel, wonder if any cracks/gaps in the heated screen element affect the radio? Not to sure how it uses the screen.  :-\

Whats that shark fin thing on the roof for ?  :-\
Aftermarket tat, if we are talking about Omegas.

No no its standard , it screws into the roof ... i think its the same as the elite  :-\

Same as seen here :



 :)
« Last Edit: 02 February 2016, 18:06:05 by EMD »
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Re: Car Aerial
« Reply #12 on: 02 February 2016, 18:19:06 »
Well that ain't a shark fin then ;D

That's just a GSM aerial for cellular prewiring.
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Re: Car Aerial
« Reply #13 on: 02 February 2016, 20:08:52 »
  I have a new amp if required

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Re: Car Aerial
« Reply #14 on: 02 February 2016, 20:59:59 »
One pictured is bee sting one. That's GM, shark fin looks totally different  :y

Sure some came with it just because, my dads 2.2 came with it. Never has GPS or Phone, came like,that from factory!

Also depends on the base, if just a stick it's GSM only I think. If they have a fatter base, that means they do GPS.

Nothing to do with radio tunes  :y
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