Poll - Radio Reception Issues On Double Din - Page 3

MARKUK · 16th January 2011, 22:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by madone

Cant believe only 19 have voted as I thought a lot more had bought the DD. The results are quite clear and having spoken to Sean help from China is a no no so it appears we are going to have to solve the issue with the help of current members ie. MARKUK or others

I have become a 5 live expert these last few months

Yes, I find it strange also...but then there may be other things afoot...

Will just have to see what happens once I have all the parts assembled !...

I have ordered the amp module, cable and aerial extension cable ( which I will cut in half and use both ends for in / out.. )

Once I have the amp module, I will nip down to Maplins and find a suitably sized project box for it to fit into...as small as possible !..

I am back up to Scotland in a couple of weeks so it would be a good test !..

Watch this space...

MARKUK · 21st January 2011, 11:08

24 votes now and only 4 out of those say they have no issues at all...

I now have all the bits I need to start building the new Radio Signal Amp..

Will probably build it at the weekend and then test for a while before I can confirm if it works well or not...

Will post pics and progress soon !..

Mark

HarryM1BYT · 21st January 2011, 14:44

Thanks Mark, looking forward to the out come.

madone · 21st January 2011, 15:00

Cheers Mark lets hope it works

MARKUK · 21st January 2011, 15:46

All,

27 Votes now with only 5 votes for no issues at all !...also intersting to see that there are more people without a splitter that with !..but then, that could account for the 5 votes with no issues !

I decided to just crack on and build the amp this afternoon...

My soldering skills are OK...but could do with a smaller tipped soldering iron !..

Not 100% convinced I have the capicitors orientated the correct way as there was nothing in the kit to indicate if they needed to go in a specific way...time will tell !

See below ....

Total cost...just under £20...+ 1hr 1/2 in total to put together and sort the box etc..

With any luck I will be able to try it tomorrow...

Will let you know how I get on !!!

VVC-Geeza · 21st January 2011, 16:13

Good luck with this.I wouldn't personally order a DD until the radio reception/TMC issues have been satisfactorily and permanently resolved.

CDTi · 21st January 2011, 16:49

Well done Mark.

Those capacitors are ceramic and are non-polarised.

Hope it fixes the radio problem for you.

MARKUK · 21st January 2011, 16:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by VVC-Geeza

Good luck with this.I wouldn't personally order a DD until the radio reception/TMC issues have been satisfactorily and permanently resolved.

Thanks for that...

Note :

I dont want ANYONE not to buy due to my posts !

Thats your own decision !!

I am simply passing on the details for those who are interested thats all !

VVC-Geeza · 21st January 2011, 18:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARKUK

Thanks for that...

Note :

I dont want ANYONE not to buy due to my posts !

Thats your own decision !!

I am simply passing on the details for those who are interested thats all !

I too would like to make it clear that i was speaking purely for myself regarding the purchase of a DD.

HarryM1BYT · 21st January 2011, 21:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARKUK

All,

Not 100% convinced I have the capicitors orientated the correct way as there was nothing in the kit to indicate if they needed to go in a specific way...time will tell !

Those caps are ceramic, so it doesn't matter which way they go in. Electrolytics and tantalium caps do have to be fitted the correct way.

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

21st January 2011, 11:08	#22
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	24 votes now and only 4 out of those say they have no issues at all... I now have all the bits I need to start building the new Radio Signal Amp.. Will probably build it at the weekend and then test for a while before I can confirm if it works well or not... Will post pics and progress soon !.. Mark __________________ 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

21st January 2011, 14:44	#23
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	Thanks Mark, looking forward to the out come. __________________ 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.

21st January 2011, 15:46	#25
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	Amp built ! All, 27 Votes now with only 5 votes for no issues at all !...also intersting to see that there are more people without a splitter that with !..but then, that could account for the 5 votes with no issues ! I decided to just crack on and build the amp this afternoon... My soldering skills are OK...but could do with a smaller tipped soldering iron !.. Not 100% convinced I have the capicitors orientated the correct way as there was nothing in the kit to indicate if they needed to go in a specific way...time will tell ! See below .... Total cost...just under £20...+ 1hr 1/2 in total to put together and sort the box etc.. With any luck I will be able to try it tomorrow... Will let you know how I get on !!! __________________ 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; 21st January 2011 at 15:52..*

21st January 2011, 16:13	#26
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,762 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	Good luck with this.I wouldn't personally order a DD until the radio reception/TMC issues have been satisfactorily and permanently resolved. __________________

21st January 2011, 15:00	#24
madone Posted a thing or two none Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Durham Posts: 1,209 Thanks: 140 Thanked 31 Times in 22 Posts	Cheers Mark lets hope it works

21st January 2011, 16:49	#27
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	Well done Mark. Those capacitors are ceramic and are non-polarised. Hope it fixes the radio problem for you. __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.