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Date:         Fri, 7 Feb 2003 06:39:16 -0500
Reply-To:     Vanagon man <vgonman@MSN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Vanagon man <vgonman@MSN.COM>
Subject:      Re: Antenna signal boosters?
Comments: To: Neil Wasbrikoff <wasbrikoff@NETSCAPE.NET>
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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 > > __________________________________________________________________ > The NEW Netscape 7.0 browser is now available. Upgrade now! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/download.jsp > > Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ >


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