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Been told it might be the stock base for the antenna but attaching the cable cleans up weak stations well (Locally).
My issue is when traveling as I lose stations within 30 miles North of Portland that come in well 55 miles away in my Frontier. All previous vehicles performed about the well but not the Ford.
I cranked up my emergency radio in Castlerock (50 Miles) and it pulled in stations better than the van. Maybe its the JVC Head unit ? Previous owner did not even plug the antenna cable in.
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Since the '70's I've always relied on Pioneer's Supertuner automotive head units. Being down in the valley Corv/Alb I can easily tell poor reception by weather I( can pull in KGON or not. Pioneer seems to always do the trick for me.
Since the '70's I've always relied on Pioneer's Supertuner automotive head units. Being down in the valley Corv/Alb I can easily tell poor reception by weather I( can pull in KGON or not. Pioneer seems to always do the trick for me.
I just ordered a cheapie 26.5" antenna with cable off of eBay to see if it helps. I may upgrade the head as I am Old School and love Terrestrial Radio. Luckily this thing plays off of a Flash Drive so it never "has" to be quiet.
You are doing what I would have done.....trying the radio with a different Antenna. This will isolate the problem.
That's what I thought. I am not in love with this JVC by any stretch and HATE Android Auto (Annoying). If this works out I may buy a new Ford base or simply mount it and seal up the stock mounting holes. If not I will shop a new Dual Din tuner setup.
1) receiver sensitivity measured in dbm or microvolts
2) noise floor
3) antenna gain
#2 is enviro related, varies and not really controllable — the FM band is getting stepped on a lot these days
#1 is fixable with a better rcvr
#3 you can brute force with a signal amp
1) receiver sensitivity measured in dbm or microvolts
2) noise floor
3) antenna gain
#2 is enviro related, varies and not really controllable — the FM band is getting stepped on a lot these days
#1 is fixable with a better rcvr
#3 you can brute force with a signal amp
Will be installing a new antenna as a test to see if its the JVC that is the weak link. May score a Super Tuner if needed.
Was told by a US manufacturer of antennas that the Ford base may be bad as well. Stock setup supplies a noticeable difference when plugged in locally so my assumption is the base is OK. Until I travel North 50 miles I will not know if the test antenna improves reception. If it still fades at 30 miles I will blame the receiver and look to replace.
Will post up on what I find,
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