Poll - Radio Reception Issues On Double Din

MARKUK · 10th January 2011, 19:49

As it would appear from the radio reception thread and from messages I have been sent over the past few weeks it would seem that some of us are still having similar reception issues with our DD's...

So let's get the issues polled and see who is having issues and what they are...

HarryM1BYT · 10th January 2011, 20:14

The required answers don't allow for any middle ground, just yes and no. I'm somewhere between a straight yes or no. Could they possibly be made 0 to 5 or 0 to 10? 0 = no issues.

MARKUK · 10th January 2011, 20:35

Hi Harry,

I can't see how to edit the poll anywhere so if you do have issues you need to say Yes to whichever bit you have issues with..

Either that or give details on what issues you have in a post

Cheers

HarryM1BYT · 10th January 2011, 20:46

Could you delete this one and start a fresh one perhaps?

MARKUK · 10th January 2011, 20:53

Harry,

What are your issues then ?...

I can't delete it, it would have to be a mod

GT Courier · 10th January 2011, 20:56

I take it this is nothing to do with standard head units?

Mine seems all okay, but the Traffic Master thing is a bit hit and miss?

HarryM1BYT · 10th January 2011, 21:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARKUK

Harry,

What are your issues then ?...

Home made Y splitter used, with no attempt to impedance match - though I suspect nor will the commercial ones use any matching. Running on the later none-diversity type rear window antenna.

FM reception is 7/10 - my 2 YO as standard VW is also about 7/10

AM reception is now 2/10 - not really listenable to, but at least it receives some stations on the move now.

TMC - not really kept an eye on it, but it seems OK.

RDS reception seems OK, if the FM reception is OK, the RDS announces the station. RDS's finding of and switching to new frequencies seems not to be seamless. My previous Ford premium system was completely seamless and reception was extremely good - you had to watch the frequency display to be aware that it had actually swapped transmitters.

Audio output quality....

Original Hi-line with working HK amp 6/10

DD without the HK 7/10

DD now with the HK amp working 9.5/10

Note- I was supposed to have checked that my antenna amp definately had its 12v feed, with a digital meter, when I first installed the DD. It checked out as having one, but I now suspect what my meter was picking up was a spurious voltage. Since sorting out the feeds to my HK amp last weekend - (the purple/yellow also feeds the antenna amp) my FM and particularly AM reception has improved by a good margin.

View Poll Results: Are you having Radio Reception Issues
Yes - FM Issues	20	45.45%
No - FM Issues	6	13.64%
Yes - AM Issues	12	27.27%
No - AM Issues	6	13.64%
Yes - TMC Issues	6	13.64%
No - TMC Issues	4	9.09%
Yes - RDS Issues	8	18.18%
No - RDS Issues	7	15.91%
Yes - All of the above	4	9.09%
No - I have NO ISSUES AT ALL	15	34.09%
I AM using a Splitter	9	20.45%
I am NOT using a Splitter	17	38.64%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 44. You may not vote on this poll

10th January 2011, 19:49	#1
MARKUK Gets stuck in ROVER 75 2.0 CD DIESEL Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Barnsley Posts: 906 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Poll - Radio Reception Issues On Double Din As it would appear from the radio reception thread and from messages I have been sent over the past few weeks it would seem that some of us are still having similar reception issues with our DD's... So let's get the issues polled and see who is having issues and what they are... __________________ Mark - " Maximum Planning - Minimum Mistakes !! " * NO TMC MOD KITS AVAILABLE !! *** See the TMC / RADIO VIDEOS HERE.... Send me an Email HERE…. Signup for Sugarsync HERE*.. http://sincemylastcigarette.com/bann...GBP_5_dark.png Last edited by MARKUK; 10th January 2011 at 19:58..*

10th January 2011, 20:14	#2
HarryM1BYT This is my second home 75 Contemporary SE Mk II 2004 Man. Sal. CDTi 135ps, FBH on red diesel, WinCE6 DD Join Date: May 2010 Location: Leeds Posts: 17,273 Thanks: 2,160 Thanked 2,061 Times in 1,586 Posts	The required answers don't allow for any middle ground, just yes and no. I'm somewhere between a straight yes or no. Could they possibly be made 0 to 5 or 0 to 10? 0 = no issues. __________________ Harry How To's and items I offer for free, or just to cover the cost of my expenses... http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...40#post1764540 Fix a poor handbrake; DIY ABS diagnostic unit; Loan of the spanner needed to change the CDT belts; free OBD diagnostics +MAF; Correct Bosch MAF cheap; DVB-T install in an ex-hi-line system; DD install with a HK amp; FBH servicing. I've taken a vow of poverty. To annoy me, send money.

10th January 2011, 20:35	#3
MARKUK Gets stuck in ROVER 75 2.0 CD DIESEL Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Barnsley Posts: 906 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi Harry, I can't see how to edit the poll anywhere so if you do have issues you need to say Yes to whichever bit you have issues with.. Either that or give details on what issues you have in a post Cheers __________________ Mark - " Maximum Planning - Minimum Mistakes !! " * NO TMC MOD KITS AVAILABLE !! *** See the TMC / RADIO VIDEOS HERE.... Send me an Email HERE…. Signup for Sugarsync HERE**.. http://sincemylastcigarette.com/bann...GBP_5_dark.png

10th January 2011, 20:46	#4
HarryM1BYT This is my second home 75 Contemporary SE Mk II 2004 Man. Sal. CDTi 135ps, FBH on red diesel, WinCE6 DD Join Date: May 2010 Location: Leeds Posts: 17,273 Thanks: 2,160 Thanked 2,061 Times in 1,586 Posts	Could you delete this one and start a fresh one perhaps? __________________ Harry How To's and items I offer for free, or just to cover the cost of my expenses... http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...40#post1764540 Fix a poor handbrake; DIY ABS diagnostic unit; Loan of the spanner needed to change the CDT belts; free OBD diagnostics +MAF; Correct Bosch MAF cheap; DVB-T install in an ex-hi-line system; DD install with a HK amp; FBH servicing. I've taken a vow of poverty. To annoy me, send money.

10th January 2011, 20:53	#5
MARKUK Gets stuck in ROVER 75 2.0 CD DIESEL Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Barnsley Posts: 906 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Harry, What are your issues then ?... I can't delete it, it would have to be a mod __________________ Mark - " Maximum Planning - Minimum Mistakes !! " * NO TMC MOD KITS AVAILABLE !! *** See the TMC / RADIO VIDEOS HERE.... Send me an Email HERE…. Signup for Sugarsync HERE**.. http://sincemylastcigarette.com/bann...GBP_5_dark.png

10th January 2011, 20:56	#6
GT Courier I really should get out more....... Billy No Car Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 2,326 Thanks: 70 Thanked 56 Times in 40 Posts	I take it this is nothing to do with standard head units? Mine seems all okay, but the Traffic Master thing is a bit hit and miss?