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Re: Radio reception

To: "bricklin" <bricklin@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Radio reception
From: "High Tech Coatings" <htc@mnsi.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2002 12:47:55 -0400
> If I were going to try to increase my reception I'd take a length of
> copper tubing, probably the hook-up tubing for an ice maker, and stick
> it under the car, starting with a U shape or loop, whatever the length
> would allow.
>
> You can't really get rid of ignition noises unless the input radio
> signal is stronger than the ignition.

The problem is that the antenna is picking up the ign noise so bigger
antennae = bigger problem.

One more point to check is that he antenna cable is grounded securely and
maybe add a small ground plate under the antenna base(inside of course).

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