FM Reception

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Bubba OEM

Discussion Starter · Aug 26, 2012

In the old days I always heard for the best FM reception with the antenna on the back was to pull it out 31". I've had mine all different links and can't seem to find a sweet spot. I don't want to change it, like the old school look. Anyone have any suggestions?

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MBZTECH

· #2 · Aug 26, 2012

I haven't used one of these but for 15.00 bucks it might be worth a try? Also make sure you're antenna cable is good. RICK
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_12044UA60/FM-Signal-Amplifier.html?search=FM_ANTENNA_BOOSTER&skipvs=T

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Bubba OEM

Discussion Starter · #3 · Aug 26, 2012

That one has some pretty bad reviews, think I'll pass. The antenna and cable are new.

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sevenzeronova

· #4 · Aug 26, 2012

Leave the mast for looks and add a dakota digital powered antenna to it.

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onecarnut

· #5 · Aug 26, 2012

I have had pretty good luck with this type antenna. I just left the original antenna in place.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hidden-Elec...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a78f18e9c&vxp=mtr

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MBZTECH

· #6 · Aug 26, 2012 (Edited)

sevenzeronova said:
Leave the mast for looks and add a dakota digital powered antenna to it.

Thats what I was trying to find I just couldn't remember the name of the unit. RICK
Heres the link http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DAK-ANT-1000/

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LandShark

· #7 · Aug 30, 2012

Yeah, antenna length shouldn't matter too much when it comes to FM, the head unit does most of the work.. Phase lock loop and all that crap.... AM is a different story!

I remember when cell phones were analog, I could use my old TV (with the dials) to tune my TV to 800 MHz and pick up all the cell phone conversations in my area... I learned all sorts of stuff about my neighbors!

Off topic and I apologize...

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MBZTECH

· #8 · Aug 30, 2012

LandShark said:
Yeah, antenna length shouldn't matter too much when it comes to FM, the head unit does most of the work.. Phase lock loop and all that crap.... AM is a different story!

I remember when cell phones were analog, I could use my old TV (with the dials) to tune my TV to 800 MHz and pick up all the cell phone conversations in my area... I learned all sorts of stuff about my neighbors!

Off topic and I apologize...

Yeah we should have told him to put some tin foil on the antenna like we used to do to our tv rabbit ears!

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