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    FM radio reception

    Hi All, I am very unimpressed with the FM radio reception in my GX and wonder if it is a consequence of the in-window antenna or the quality of the radio (or both?). I find the signal breaks up even around the city (Bris) in places where there are tall buildings (esp along Coro drive). But more frustrating, I find the range outside the city is quite poor and when travelling on the open road there are very long stretches without FM radio reception. BTW, I only listen to ABC Classic FM, in case anyone is interested! So the question I have is this. Can I solve this problem with an external antenna and if so, where can it be attached/inserted (I don’t have a bull bar) or do I need to replace the radio?
    Thanks
    Flyman
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    Re: FM radio reception

    Hi Flyman, I agree the reception is poor to say the least. I travelled from Hervey Bay to Rainbow Beach two weeks ago. In my Kluger I never lost reception from my normal SeaFM station, in the Prado I lost reception around Mt Mullen area.

    Alan.
    [color=#0000BF](The MK II) 2012 GXL Auto Diesel, White, ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9500lb XDC Winch, ARB Alloy Roof Rack, Aussieoutdoordirect Awning, Toyota Tow Bar, Safari Snorkel, ORS Rear Drawers and Fridge Slide, ARB Battery System with REDARC isolator, ERPS 10 Pad electronic Rust Cont, 275/65/17 BFG AT's, Jumbuck Sheep Skin Seat Covers, REDARC EBRH Brake Controller, OME 2" lift kit, Air Bag Man high pressure air bags, ARB CKMA12 on board compressor.[/color]

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    • #3
      Re: FM radio reception

      Originally posted by Flyman
      I am very unimpressed with the FM radio reception in my GX and wonder if it is a consequence of the in-window antenna or the quality of the radio (or both?).
      Can't say I have specifically noticed poor or good quality radio reception, as I just switch to CD's when my signal drops out.
      However, I have seen on here that a few of the boys installed a FM antenna on the bullbar and simply removed the original connection into the back of the radio and connected the new one.

      Doesn't really help with any dissapointment - but may correct the issue. Sorry to say that I can't remember who has done this already!

      Matt
      2014 D4D 150 GXL Automatic - CHARCOAL

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      • #4
        Re: FM radio reception

        Ours is poor also, both our 120 and our FG Falcon get much better reception.

        I have gone down the cheap mp3 player path.

        $70 800 songs and easy to use.

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        • #5
          Re: FM radio reception

          Unfortunately one of the drawbacks of the poverty pack (I own a GX myself - so happy with it overall!) is that we only have a single FM antenna, whereas all other models have something akin to a differential antenna, utilising whichever gives the better signal at a given point in time.

          Can't find the reference in the online PDF brochure, but I remember reading about it when I was comparing the models.

          Cheers!
          2010 Prado GX 3.0L TD - "Paul" - TJM XGS 40mm Lift Kit, Firestone Coilrite Airbags, 5000kg Rated Front Recovery Points, Sure Power Battery Isolator and Dual Battery Setup, Airtec Snorkel, HID High Beam Headlights.
          2008 Jayco Dove Outback - "Davo"

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          • #6
            Re: FM radio reception

            Hi Folks

            Something else to think about do you have aftermarket window tint? If so and it is metallic you will seriuosly reduce the reception. There is a solution, 3M have a non metallic tint that doesn't effect reception at all. On our recent outback triup we didn't have any reception problems.

            Regards, Richard.
            [B]Former [/B]Party Leader, [B]Now[/B] SDO SEQLD GTG 2015 PFA (Pradopoint Fairy Advisor)
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            • #7
              Re: FM radio reception

              Thought I would provide an update on the radio issue (and thanks to everyone who replied to the original post). Convinced that the problem of poor reception was due to the in-window aerial, I decided to install an external aerial on the bull bar. This resulted in a small improvement but reception is still poor, even around town in some places. BTW, I don't have tinting. I guess the next step is to replace the radio which I would gladly do if I knew it would improve the situation.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by cbm8880 View Post
                Unfortunately one of the drawbacks of the poverty pack (I own a GX myself - so happy with it overall!) is that we only have a single FM antenna, whereas all other models have something akin to a differential antenna, utilising whichever gives the better signal at a given point in time.

                Can't find the reference in the online PDF brochure, but I remember reading about it when I was comparing the models.

                Cheers!

                I have a GXL ad don't have this same issue, so maybe that is the answer!
                150 Silver Diesel GXL Auto with ECB Bullbar, Toyota Factory towbar, Black Widow Drawer system with Fridge slide and cargo barrier, GME UHF 3340 Radio, Waeco 50 Litre Fridge, Rhino Racks and Rhino Basket, ARB Awning, IPF XS Spotties, ABR Sidewinder Dual Battery system,Airtec Snorkel, Bilstien Shockies, King Springs, Poly Airbags and BFG A/T''s. Now towing a semi offroad Lotus Freelander 18.6 Van, with all the bells and whistles.

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