I am wondering if there is a better aftermarket antenna..made with higher
quality coax, better connectors, etc, that does the same thing.........i
would think so for it is a common antenna configuration on our
vans..............

Adam P
81  Westy "The Brick "
70 Single Cab "Whitey"
74 Beetle "Ol Yeller"
73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop)
1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg
1976 Transporter (New CA bus)
1974 412 "Goldmember"
Used Vanagon Parts for sale (mostly aircooled)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Neil Wasbrikoff" <wasbrikoff@NETSCAPE.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 12:11 AM
Subject: Antenna signal boosters?

> Hey Volks,
>
> Would anyone know if inline AM/FM "signal boosters" for a car radio work
well?
>
> I have a brand new JVC radio/cd player in my 1987 Westy ... and I find I
have remarkably poor reception no matter where I am in town. I know I live
near my favorite jazz station too. I get a lot of mild static, but enough to
make it annoying. It was installed professionally, and everything was
grounded well. I don't get any 12v or engine bleed over the speakers.
>
> I've heard of filers and boosters that are supposed to help reception, but
I have not idea if they really help. Furthermore, some are amplified and
some are static.
>
> Does anyone have any experience (pro or con) using these? Can you
recommend one or not? I wish I could get of the static I am experiencing so
I can enjoy my jazz station.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Neil
>
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