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06-21-2015, 05:23 PM
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 Drives: '07 3d, '10 3d, '12 3d Join Date: Jun 2015
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Better FM reception with stock radio?
Any tips or tricks for better reception with the stock radio (short of installing a completely new antenna...)? Compared to my other car, the FM reception in my '07 sucks. I know the antenna is 'functioning' because if I unscrew the mast the reception becomes nil. Is there a longer mast that will screw in to the stock antenna base?
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06-22-2015, 06:58 AM
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Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008
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Theres universal fit aftermarket antennas. Check them out I seem to remember seeing some longer ones.
I once made an emergency antenna for my sons 08 wuth a coat hanger. You could make that as long as you like! BTW I think he still has it. PS Im from Cobleskill.
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06-22-2015, 07:47 AM
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thx bronsin- I'll search out a screw-in aftermarket.
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06-22-2015, 01:40 PM
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Oh I live in South Jersey now!
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06-22-2015, 03:49 PM
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Drives: 08 BB LB Join Date: Dec 2008
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Try getting an antenna from a FRS. I get better reception with the one I borrowed from my girlfriends.
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06-22-2015, 08:06 PM
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Reception on mine is just fine with the antenna from a Honda S2000, and was fine with the OEM antenna, when I still had the black stock stereo.
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06-22-2015, 10:23 PM
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06-23-2015, 06:56 AM
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