XCR1250 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Is there a way to use some kind of wireless Antenna to improve FM reception for a new radio which has no provision to use a plug in external Antenna?? I'm quite far from any radio stations and just bought a new radio today, I can only get 2 stations now, (barely). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Take the back off and see if you could tap into the built in one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 search FM signal amplifier ....I would imagine there are some products that will help a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Capt.Storm said: Take the back off and see if you could tap into the built in one? Station strength gets better if I place my hand near the handle and screen. This is a new model DeWalt called "Tough System Music + Charger" Has BlueTooth plays MP3 & MP4 too. Edited July 27, 2016 by XCR1250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 This one? Funny no rabbit ear/ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 13 minutes ago, Capt.Storm said: This one? Funny no rabbit ear/ears. Yes, that's the one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 so if you turn it in diff directions does the reception change? all the reviews seem really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 Just now, Capt.Storm said: so if you turn it in diff directions does the reception change? all the reviews seem really good. Yes it changes. Thing sounds really good..but I'm 25 miles from a station with a Forest between. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Just now, XCR1250 said: Yes it changes. Thing sounds really good..but I'm 25 miles from a station with a Forest between. Prolly that's your problem. Other radios you have play about the same reception wise? I would still look inside if not too hard to get into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 1 minute ago, Capt.Storm said: Prolly that's your problem. Other radios you have play about the same reception wise? I would still look inside if not too hard to get into it. the antenna is likely integrated into a circuit board like a cell phone ...not something you are going to tap into or modify Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Capt.Storm said: Prolly that's your problem. Other radios you have play about the same reception wise? I would still look inside if not too hard to get into it. My other radios are hooked to an Antenna more that 70 high on my communications tower and play very well. Edited July 27, 2016 by XCR1250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Just now, f7ben said: the antenna is likely integrated into a circuit board like a cell phone ...not something you are going to tap into or modify Really..oh well. Just now, XCR1250 said: My other radios are hooked to a Antenna more that 70 high on my communications tower and play very well. oh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarissledder Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 21 minutes ago, f7ben said: the antenna is likely integrated into a circuit board like a cell phone ...not something you are going to tap into or modify not necessarily, its probably a generic Chinese fm board that has a bolt hole for an external antenna.... or just a short piece of wire soldered on and routed across the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Just now, Polarissledder said: not necessarily, its probably a generic Chinese fm board that has a bolt hole for an external antenna.... or just a short piece of wire soldered on and routed across the case. entirely possible ....I just assumed if they eliminated the external unit they integrated it into an ICB somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarissledder Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Can you switch to mono FM? The signal will be cleaner, but you'll lose separation... better than nothing at all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarissledder Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 9 minutes ago, f7ben said: entirely possible ....I just assumed if they eliminated the external unit they integrated it into an ICB somewhere clock radios use the power cord as an antenna... ipods etc use the headphone cord..... derp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 9 minutes ago, Polarissledder said: clock radios use the power cord as an antenna... ipods etc use the headphone cord..... derp. well that thing doesnt have a cord dumb fuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 3 minutes ago, f7ben said: well that thing doesnt have a cord dumb fuck This has a power cord and will also run off any slide on DeWalt battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 3 minutes ago, XCR1250 said: This has a power cord and will also run off any slide on DeWalt battery. I was just messing with him ......you'll have to open it up and see what its using for an antenna. It certainly isnt using the power cord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarissledder Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I don't think it resembles a clock radio either, so...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 2 hours ago, Polarissledder said: I don't think it resembles a clock radio either, so...... tt might have a clock..lol. I was going to mention the cord also till I thought about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 I may have to take it apart to have a look see, although I really hate to do that as it has a 3 year warranty and cost $229. When I put my hand near it the reception changes, perhaps placing the wires from my Tower antenna on the radios case would help??? dunno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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