Mitsubishi Delica Owners Club UK™

[Andy W]

Hi,

For ever and a day I have had poor FM reception when I get out of town; I am wondering if anyone knows why, could it be the aerial/cable is goosed and needs replacing - I have heard others complain of the same thing. Looking into FM signal amplifiers I am struggling to find one with good reviews, the majority seem to make no difference.

Any thoughts?

Cheers, Andy
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1994 LWB Super Exceed L400, Black & Silver

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[YOZA]

My radio reception is poor too, I can’t get clear local stations but I can get perfect radio cymru which is miles away.

My rear passenger window, the one next to the tailgate, has an aerial in the glass, looks like a demister element.

I was going to try and boost my reception by linking into it but apparently it is only for use in Japan, and I don’t fancy listening to radio wuhan.  
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Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity....

[Deker]

Might be a silly suggestion: Does the radio have a good Earth connection  

Only other thought = Co-Axial cable twixt Antennae & radio is damaged,
how to access the cable = No idea    

Mr D

[andyman]

Are we talking OEM radio or after market? OEM ones are useless in the UK - can only find Radio 2 and other stations close to it. I've fitted a Sony head unit and a DAB antenna. Everything comes through loud and clear.
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[Andy W]

This is an aftermarket one, in and around suburbia it's good but in rural areas it's bad. In the same rural areas in my car the reception never deteriorates.
Andy
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1994 LWB Super Exceed L400, Black & Silver

[Lewis]

I bought a windscreen mounted unit that is composed of a thin clear adhesive film, with the antennae inside. it has a signal amplifier section, that went below the dash, with a 12v feed. I came complete with cables which plugs into the head unit.

I can’t find the same one, but eBay item 293782400912 is very similar.

I fitted mine up the left side of the screen, as it was easier to take out the glove box for access, with loads of space above the airbox to fit things, then reach behind the head unit to plug it in.  

HTH
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[Andy W]

Cheers Lewis, is it as good as a normal antenna, and the reception is good out of town as well?

Andy
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1994 LWB Super Exceed L400, Black & Silver

[Lewis]

Suited me okay when it was in use.
Though my preference is to use A micro SD card in mine, playing the music I like, with out adverts and a radio presenter talking drivel.
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[Fostlongstrider]

I have a windscreen powered antenna fitted to the top centre of the windscreen.
Wires run round the windscreen under the rubber to the near side, then behind the glove box to the unit.
Powered from the unit supply and works fine.
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Ian.

All the best from the East Riding of Yorkshire.
'93 L300 Super Exceed  Corse Gray over Grace Silver.Auto.

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[Andy W]

Thanks, I will see what eBay can do for me,
Andy
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1994 LWB Super Exceed L400, Black & Silver

[andyman]

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