When I purchased my 93 DX a year ago it was equipped with a semi-cheezy aftermarket tape deck and the radio reception was "ok". After getting a fairly nice CD player (Kenwood) I've noticed my reception sucks! Are there any simple tricks/fixes to improve reception other than confining my driving to within two square blocks of the radio station?

 

is the antenna up and is it good condition still?? might be time to replace the antenna

 

The antenna is only deployed about 6 inches. I've tried the antenna all the way up (looks like poo!) and the reception improves only minimally.


[Modified by saber1, 1:03 AM 2/5/2003]

 

Many local channels sound fine, but the two I listen to most are "iffy" at best. What bugs me is that my CRX had much better reception than my hatchie and was 7 yrs older!

 

Try extending it to about 3 ft. That usually achieves optimal reception for both AM & FM.

 

I didn't want to do that. The antenna is one of the few things that I am concerned with aesthetics. I'm not about show. I'm more of a go person, but a three-foot antenna whippin' in the wind is something I just can't handle! Looks like poo!

 

I wanted to drop my antenna all the way down too, but Im afraid that I wont get reception. Is this true? Arent there some reception boosters out there?