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mymini007



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Poor radio reception
Is this likely to be an ariel issue or is the head unit fubared? You cant polish a turd!
But you can roll it in glitter Smile

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Post #131370 14th Mar 2012 7:36pm
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Romadog



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Aerial fully extended ?? Whistle
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mymini007



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Romadog wrote:
Aerial fully extended ?? Whistle


Its a little stubby rubber one. Ner Ner You cant polish a turd!
But you can roll it in glitter Smile

2006 Mercedes Benz CDI320
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1993 Nissan Patrol 4.2 TD
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1990 Mini mayfair (highly modified) - FOR SALE
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bob neville



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That's the problem then Rolling with laughter

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custom90



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Even the standard isn't that great though fully extended. Wonder why with such a wacking great aerial the reception is poor Confused
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bm52



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make sure you have a good earth. BM52
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custom90



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bm52 wrote:
make sure you have a good earth.

Do you know where abouts the earth is and I can check mine? Thumbs Up
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mymini007 wrote:
Romadog wrote:
Aerial fully extended ?? Whistle


Its a little stubby rubber one. Ner Ner


I think you need a doctor Shocked Wink 2.4 90 XS
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bm52



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all i did on mine was tighten up the collar nut that goes through the wing to get a nice tight fit. reception was massively improved. BM52
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custom90



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bm52 wrote:
all i did on mine was tighten up the collar nut that goes through the wing to get a nice tight fit. reception was massively improved.

I'll try that. Thank-you Thumbs Up
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ZeDefender



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Fitting my modified CB aerial this weekend - effective length 225 cm - FM 3/4 wave Thumbs Up Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
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mymini007



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bm52 wrote:
all i did on mine was tighten up the collar nut that goes through the wing to get a nice tight fit. reception was massively improved.


Mine has been bodged onto the roof Confused You cant polish a turd!
But you can roll it in glitter Smile

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DAZ110



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Aerial lead fallen out the back of the radio ?
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ZeDefender



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DAZ110 wrote:
Aerial lead fallen out the back of the radio ?

I think you can test most of these by grabbing/pulling around the aerial and seeing if the interference gets worse (or better). Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
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XS Pete



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Fitting my modified CB aerial this weekend - effective length 225 cm - FM 3/4 wave


ZE: Is frequency of 100MHz (99.93MHz) where the equivalent of CB is in Germany then?

Pete
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