Aerial

[vroom]

Radio reception in my chim is crap (very localised). Has anybody fitted an external aerial or improved the aerial amp fitted as standard? Am I correct in saying that the Tuscan has an aerial on the boot? Cheers, Nick.

[trefor]

I heard the boot ariel was for Tuscans with the DAB radio. Waste of money IMO (the radio) and completely ruins the look of the car. You could try a bigger plastic ariel in the boot/behind the panel above the tank, but I'd think twice about an external ariel. Or, listen to CDs/

[manek]

I fitted a booster and aerial tucked behind the seats. Made damn-all difference. So I follow Trefor's advice and listen to CDs -- though in summer I do miss Test Match Special on long wave ... :-( -Manek-

[trefor]

Test match special ... I'll assume you're joking. When you're in a TVR you can't listen to flippin' cricket. Heavy metal/something with a good beat is compulsory! You'll be swapping the IQ reducer for a flat cap next. :-)

[vroom]

What happens when the BBC lose the contract for the cricket (like everything else)? Championship indoor bowls perhaps? Or do I get a yuppy dish fitted to the boot?

[stigproducts]

LAte 80's sierras and escorts dont have aerials instead the heated rear window acts as the aerial and they have a signal booster which connects the element and the radio. I bought one from a breakers for £4.50 and intendto use it on my M- also using the power output in the signal booster (originally for the heated rear window heating) for an electric aerial. Not actually doen it yet though cos I have to remove the fuel tank (a winter job)so it might not be feasable/work.

[trefor]

It's not easy to do that on a Chimaera/Griffith though ... Maybe the signal booster could be used alone?

[caro]

Don't often listen to anything except the sound of the engine - but test match special is great for traffic jams! (LW reception in mine is bad, too, no bad thing given england's performance in cricket this summer)

[manek]

quote:My chimp came with uprated stereo + cd stacker in boot. What a waste - I've never listened to it. Much prefer the sound of the engine.

Generally, I agree. I just want to have the option in, as has been mentioned, traffic jams or on those rare occasions that England might be winning a match.... -Manek-

[xain]

Just to add my tuppence, I tried a booster, no change. I've bought a screen aerial/booster thing from Maplins. I tried it by just hooking it up and was underwhelmed, but I need to give it a proper go. Proabably another 10 quid down the drain to keep the 10 quid for the booster company. I don't get it. How hard can it be to get some reception?

[manek]

Someone once said that GRP is effectively opaque to radio waves. Other than that, it's a very good question... -Manek-