Does anyone know any cheap ($20 or less) way to improve radio reception?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by zumiez007 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Does anyone know any cheap ($20 or less) way to improve radio reception?</TD></TR></TABLE>Radio reception in cars is very dependent on tha cars ant. working properly, if the reception you are getting is poor, then I would check the ant., if reception is poor because you are in a remote area, then an amplified ant. may be the way to go, although, a good one will set you back more then $20, both Harada and Hirshmann make amped antennas 94

 

so, lets say that the antenna is not working properly. I've seen OEM replacements for the antenna on ebay, how hard is it to replace it?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by zumiez007 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so, lets say that the antenna is not working properly. I've seen OEM replacements for the antenna on ebay, how hard is it to replace it?</TD></TR></TABLE>Not hard at all, what car? check your ant. first, it may just be a bad ground on the ant. 94

 

92 accord ex. I'll check the ground on the antenna. Are there any other antennas that you have seen that work really well, say if I was to disconnect the stock antenna and mount another such as the shark fin.

 

Also, a vertically mounted antenna will receive better than one that is swept back.

If you drive more than a couple hours a day, Sirius satellite radio is $12 or less per month and worth every penny. You'll want to remove your antenna altogether!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by zumiez007 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">92 accord ex. I'll check the ground on the antenna. Are there any other antennas that you have seen that work really well, say if I was to disconnect the stock antenna and mount another such as the shark fin.</TD></TR></TABLE>Yes there is.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PupaScoopa &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Also, a vertically mounted antenna will receive better than one that is swept back.</TD></TR></TABLE> Ditto that, I have found the best ant. to be a 32" long, [from tip to base below mount] stainless steal vertical mast,[ with or without replaceable mast]. 94