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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 07:52 AM
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FM reception on my 2003 Accord LX is only fair. I'd like to improve it. Any way to do that?
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 08:00 AM
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I doubt you can do it easily, since the antenna is etched into the back window glass. Maybe somehow you can rig up an auxiliary antenna? Try posting this in the 'Audio and Electronics' forum as well
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 08:07 AM
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Where do you live? Your probably too far from the radio station or you live where there are mountains blocking you.
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 09:19 AM
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Originally posted by EliteAccord
Where do you live? Your probably too far from the radio station or you live where there are mountains blocking you.
There's an obvious observation :fawk:
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 09:27 AM
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Originally posted by 98CoupeV6
There's an obvious observation :fawk:
But its true. Most don't realize that reception is weaker when your farther away.:fawk:
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 09:30 AM
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Originally posted by EliteAccord
But its true. Most don't realize that reception is weaker when your farther away.:fawk:
I am shocked and apalled to hear that people can not realize that :jawdrop:
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 09:34 AM
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Originally posted by 98CoupeV6
I am shocked and apalled to hear that people can not realize that :jawdrop:
Now you know and knowing is half the battle. - Gi Joe.:exnbp:
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 09:45 AM
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what does FM Diversity Reception mean? Vs. just FM. Some cars have FM Diversity Reception on higher end models, but what is it?
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 09:57 AM
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Assuming that the antenna lead has a standard antenna plug on the end that goes into the factory head unit, you may be able to get a little better reception if you add an FM booster to the chain. I've never used one of these, so who knows how much good they are, but it's worth a shot. If not, you're only out $15 and a bit of effort.

crutchfield has one here:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-nvHAO4P...sp?i=12044UA60
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Old Jan 1, 2003 | 10:09 AM
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Originally posted by gibson
Assuming that the antenna lead has a standard antenna plug on the end that goes into the factory head unit, you may be able to get a little better reception if you add an FM booster to the chain. I've never used one of these, so who knows how much good they are, but it's worth a shot. If not, you're only out $15 and a bit of effort.

crutchfield has one here:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-nvHAO4P...sp?i=12044UA60
Gibson, do you have any idea how hard these are to install? I'd like to put one on my 6th gen accord.
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