Is there a way to improve FM radio reception?
#1
Is there a way to improve FM radio reception?
Hello,
I am pretty new to the forum. Had my 2010 Fit for about a year now.
I seem to get pretty spotty FM reception of my local public radio station. The station's signal is probably not the strongest, but I didn't have a problem picking it up cleanly in my previous car.
I was wondering if anyone knows of a way to improve the FM reception on the Fit. Are there longer antennae available or something along those lines?
Any help would be much appreciated!
I am pretty new to the forum. Had my 2010 Fit for about a year now.
I seem to get pretty spotty FM reception of my local public radio station. The station's signal is probably not the strongest, but I didn't have a problem picking it up cleanly in my previous car.
I was wondering if anyone knows of a way to improve the FM reception on the Fit. Are there longer antennae available or something along those lines?
Any help would be much appreciated!
#3
Most people here look for shorter antennae. I, for one, almost never use the FM/AM radio, instead using my iPod (no commercials!).
But I think you can find longer antennae if you look. I have no idea where though.
But I think you can find longer antennae if you look. I have no idea where though.
#4
Antennas.....
I too would like to know the answer to this question. The short stubby antennas are just the fashion now, and some are rediculously expensive. I think it would be a great find if a replacement antenna increases radio reception. Some of us like to travel to rural areas(like national parks) and would appreciate better reception. I think a longer antenna would work better if one could be found.
Bump for a good question.
Bump for a good question.
#5
I live on top of a hill in a rural area and can pick up FM stations on a 17 year old Sony jam box but that is thing I can without a roof mounted antenna... I have been looking around for a long antenna for my Fit and believe there is one that fits a recent VWs that works... I think that Saved has one on his Fit... Ask Hootie because he seems to know about this kind of thing...... If I can find something out I will post it here.
#6
^^ Yup.
According to Saved, he had a 2008 VW Rabbit antennae on his GD that improved his reception. I personally haven't had a chance to hear/see/compare the difference since he sold his GD before I got a chance to see it.
According to Saved, he had a 2008 VW Rabbit antennae on his GD that improved his reception. I personally haven't had a chance to hear/see/compare the difference since he sold his GD before I got a chance to see it.
#8
Have a 2008 Fit and we like to listen to public radio but on long trips finding the stations became a hassle. We have delphi's xm to go receiver and are able to listen to all the classical music we want with out having to switch stations all the time!
#9
With Pandora, XM, phone connectivity, etc... I can see stock radios dropping in radio quality while other features increase.
you could try a signal booster but I don't have much faith in them. Larger antenna I think is likely your best bet but no guarantees.
~SB
you could try a signal booster but I don't have much faith in them. Larger antenna I think is likely your best bet but no guarantees.
~SB
#10
I've tried a long antenna and the Matrix/VW/Mini Cooper antenna and they're all so close as to being indistinguishable. I THOUGHT the really long one was slightly better than stock, but it looked pretty ridiculous. It was a universal 30"er with various thread adapters. Then I got the Matrix antenna from ebay and THOUGHT that it was sightly better than the long one. Then I put the stock one back on and it was so close as to be maybe all psychologically placebo. Still looking for a significantly better solution. For now, the Matrix is on the Fit. Someone mentioned trying a Metra rear window style antenna. Waiting to hear if thats any better. What really works is to get your favorite station to boost its signal.
#11
I've put a SharkFin on and it seems fine. Same as stock I would say.
Back to the OP. I know around here public radio signals have there weak spots. I'm guessing you're comparing to you other car though.
Back to the OP. I know around here public radio signals have there weak spots. I'm guessing you're comparing to you other car though.
#12
I've tried a long antenna and the Matrix/VW/Mini Cooper antenna and they're all so close as to being indistinguishable. I THOUGHT the really long one was slightly better than stock, but it looked pretty ridiculous. It was a universal 30"er with various thread adapters. Then I got the Matrix antenna from ebay and THOUGHT that it was sightly better than the long one. Then I put the stock one back on and it was so close as to be maybe all psychologically placebo. Still looking for a significantly better solution. For now, the Matrix is on the Fit. Someone mentioned trying a Metra rear window style antenna. Waiting to hear if thats any better. What really works is to get your favorite station to boost its signal.
#13
Yeah, i know public radio stations dont have the best broadcasting strength on the FM, but I literally live no more than 35 miles away from one in Manhattan. Also never used to have a slightest bit of a problem in my previous car, which was a Subaru and had that back window built in antenna.
#14
I live relatively close to several broadcasting FM stations so there's usually around four I enjoy that come in with good reception. Would my reception be noticeably compromised if I picked up a T1R short antenna (or similar item) in the future? If Kardinal's shark fin is fine than it may not be an issue..
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