My stereo has absolutely no reception, probably due to the blue wire dangling, unattached from the head unit, thanks to the monkeys who installed it before I bought the car <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

It looks pretty tight back there to be soldering it to the blue wire in the main bulk of cable, so was wondering if there are any 3rd party aerials that I could fit, maybe even a little one behind the head unit?
I know the reception wouldn't be great back there, but would like some at least, and would be nice and simple to keep it in there.

How about just wiring it to a switched live such as the ciggy lighter.

JOhn

My reception is horrendous and is driving me nuts.

I do get some stations, radio 1, capital etc... but then I move off again only for Chris Moyles to dissappear behind static.

Is this just a design flaw with the ariel in the glass or is it fixible without poking holes in the bodywork?

I also thought about DAB but that needs an ariel on the glass window outside. Anyone done it? Pics??

Just by changing my head unit to a blaupunkt woodstock dab54 I improved my normal radio reception greatly. I haven't used the DAB radio yet, still waiting to install ariel, but will let you know how it goes when i get round to it - although it looks a bit of a pain. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

it shouldn't ever be that bad, take out the unit and check the connection is OK at the back. then follow the cable to make sure there is no brakes in it. If it is still that bad i would suggest a new head unit. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

i agree i suffered with reception problems but now ive changed the HU to a Sony mex-r1 and now have no probs at all <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Let me get this straight you think this is a bad thing <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

Not sure what head unit you have but I have noticed in almost ALL new Pioneer head units , radio reception SUX !

I have a Blaupunkt DAB 54, with a powered internal aerial that sits in the corner of the windscreen (about 1.5 in square). Reception is very good indeed. On previous cars I've had DAB HUs with external aerials, but there really is no difference if an internal one is used.

Has anyone gone with an external aerial?

If so pics?

Was thinking also about an external antenna but I am not so keen into making holes in the car <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

There was a post in Group buys regarding and internal radio amplifier. I would never add an external one as they look awful and will de-value the car. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

JOhn

Being stupid here, but when you say internal radio amp, would you still need to hook that up to the antenna in the heater elements, or would it work independently?

Can you remember where it would be installed in the car?

Not sure of exact details but it worked in conjunction with the rear window one and was to be located in the passenger A pillar behind the cover.

It was sourced from some place near Reading IIRC

JOhn

[quote=rmcfarlane]My reception is horrendous and is driving me nuts.

I do get some stations, radio 1, capital etc... but then I move off again only for Chris Moyles to dissappear behind static.
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Grateful for small mercies...?

The radio reception in both Coupes is utter pants. Mainly I tend to listen to sport on 5Live or TMS on radio 4 LW. Once I've done the essential work required on both I will invest in DAB radio, and hopefully...

a) the units will be cheaper than they are now
b) the reception will be considerably better
c) I will be able to receive PLANET ROCK

I really wish that Chris Moyles would disappear up his own static.....