When the sound of my speed six just isn't enough......
When the sound of my speed six just isn't enough......
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robbinl

Original Poster:

25 posts

237 months

Sunday 30th January 2011
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Now, it's not often that I want to hear something different than the sound of my speed six engine but on the rare occasion that I do, can I get a good reception on my radio? Can I buggery.
Anybody know where the remote end of the aerial cable resides please? Think it needs a coat of looking at.

Macey

1,326 posts

222 months

Sunday 30th January 2011
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The aerial is located tucked down inside the nearside front wing, you will need to remove the main bonnet and then the triangle access panel. My radio reception is crap as well.

Frenchda

1,343 posts

262 months

Sunday 30th January 2011
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Macey when I drive anywhere near you I can't gear my radio as well!!!!

so called

9,160 posts

238 months

Sunday 30th January 2011
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Mine is on the boot but still not the best reception ?

Macey

1,326 posts

222 months

Sunday 30th January 2011
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Frenchda said:
Macey when I drive anywhere near you I can't gear my radio as well!!!!
roflroflrofl

How are you?

Allandwf

1,769 posts

224 months

Sunday 30th January 2011
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Mine has a dab fitted , was an upgrade at purchase. I think there is a booster and the ariel is in the boot running along under the flap. Reception is quite good, much better than the Cerberas was.
( Sorry if a bit vague, haven't had it long.)

blueg33

46,310 posts

253 months

Sunday 30th January 2011
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Crap radio reception here too - but only when the engine is running. CD is fine

froggie

896 posts

271 months

Monday 31st January 2011
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think most fibreglass cars suffer from a lack of ground plane ,possibly a strap to the chassis?

Or i have used those electronic window areal in the past.
Yep DAT areal are across the rear panel

robbinl

Original Poster:

25 posts

237 months

Monday 31st January 2011
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Thanks for the gen. Looks like I'm gunna have to spend some money. Sure the wife wasn't bothered about a birthday present anyhow!

R11ysf

1,968 posts

211 months

Thursday 3rd February 2011
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Allandwf said:
Mine has a dab fitted , was an upgrade at purchase. I think there is a booster and the ariel is in the boot running along under the flap. Reception is quite good, much better than the Cerberas was.
( Sorry if a bit vague, haven't had it long.)
+1 Mine was a Dealer retro fit and reception is pretty good, but unfortunately there are no DAB Alpine options. The best out there is a JVC which is ok but looks a bit naff compared to a nice understated Alpine.

ninetynine

537 posts

271 months

Thursday 3rd February 2011
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i fitted an amplified areal in the boot seems to have sorted the problem

Flintstone

8,644 posts

276 months

Friday 4th February 2011
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This came highly recommended, windscreen antenna. I've not yet got round to fitting it so can't give a first hand report unfortunately.




http://www.blaupunktdirect.co.uk/antennas-aerials/...

robbinl

Original Poster:

25 posts

237 months

Sunday 13th February 2011
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Had the nearside front triangle off and still can't locate the aerial/ termination point? Could they have mounted them elsewhere?
Like the look of that Blaupunkt aerial. Will be having one if I find no issues with my existing one!

Regards

Lee