Poor radio reception

Athorpe · 17th April 2013, 22:46

My 75 has always had quite rubbish audio reception, pretty much anywhere ... It is rare I can find 6 stations to fill the memory pre sets

Slightly stereotypically I have yet to go anywhere it won't find classic fm

Anyone any ideas where the issue may lie ?

Banjo · 17th April 2013, 23:47

I tried various solutions - and gave up. Then I came across the Pure Highway digital radio adaptor - fantastic ! I can listen to Classic FM anywhere along with loads of other stations. Really is a good piece of kit.

capese21 · 19th April 2013, 22:03

Quote:

My 75 has always had quite rubbish audio reception, pretty much anywhere ... It is rare I can find 6 stations to fill the memory pre sets

Slightly stereotypically I have yet to go anywhere it won't find classic fm

Anyone any ideas where the issue may lie ?

The aerial is the rear window heating elements have a look at the connections. Or fit one of these!! Although an aerial using the heating elements is neat imho an external one would work better.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ghlight=aerial

Athorpe · 19th April 2013, 22:16

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Originally Posted by capese21

The aerial is the rear window heating elements have a look at the connections. Or fit one of these!! Although an aerial using the heating elements is neat imho an external one would work better.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ghlight=aerial

Interesting, maybe the fact half my elements don't work will be contributing then.

So what does the thing on the drivers side rear quoted window do ( back one, drivers side over the load bed, I assumed this was the ariel)

capese21 · 19th April 2013, 22:33

It is one of the rear side windows on your car, I didnt see that you had a tourer.

I think it is the drivers side, pull the trim back and look for the connection. There is an aerial amp somewhere to.

These two threads will help.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...=tourer+aerial

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ght=aerial+amp

Ed

Athorpe · 20th April 2013, 20:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by capese21

It is one of the rear side windows on your car, I didnt see that you had a tourer.

I think it is the drivers side, pull the trim back and look for the connection. There is an aerial amp somewhere to.

These two threads will help.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...=tourer+aerial

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ght=aerial+amp

Ed

Thanks, job for tomorrow (if to rain stays away)

Athorpe · 21st April 2013, 13:21

Done some checking,
I have the antenna on the drivers side rear window. It has what appear to be two connection points on it
the one nearest the tailgate is connected and firm - the other is not connected at all - but there is no evidence of a wire to connect to

Does anyone know if the front one should be connected (im thinking it may be for something I dont have, like satnav?)

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Athorpe Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Gainsborough Posts: 580 Thanks: 31 Thanked 45 Times in 39 Posts	Poor radio reception My 75 has always had quite rubbish audio reception, pretty much anywhere ... It is rare I can find 6 stations to fill the memory pre sets Slightly stereotypically I have yet to go anywhere it won't find classic fm Anyone any ideas where the issue may lie ?

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capese21 This is my second home MG ZTT 180 Sports Auto. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London Posts: 3,930 Thanks: 18 Thanked 180 Times in 143 Posts	It is one of the rear side windows on your car, I didnt see that you had a tourer. I think it is the drivers side, pull the trim back and look for the connection. There is an aerial amp somewhere to. These two threads will help. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...=tourer+aerial http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ght=aerial+amp Ed Last edited by capese21; 19th April 2013 at 22:40..

21st April 2013, 13:21	#7
Athorpe Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Gainsborough Posts: 580 Thanks: 31 Thanked 45 Times in 39 Posts	Done some checking, I have the antenna on the drivers side rear window. It has what appear to be two connection points on it the one nearest the tailgate is connected and firm - the other is not connected at all - but there is no evidence of a wire to connect to Does anyone know if the front one should be connected (im thinking it may be for something I dont have, like satnav?) Last edited by Athorpe; 21st April 2013 at 13:35.. Reason: To add picture

17th April 2013, 23:47	#2
Banjo Posted a thing or two MG6 Magnette 1.8 Tci SE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Shrewsbury Posts: 1,300 Thanks: 19 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts	I tried various solutions - and gave up. Then I came across the Pure Highway digital radio adaptor - fantastic ! I can listen to Classic FM anywhere along with loads of other stations. Really is a good piece of kit.