Extending aerial lead from boot

GordyB · 14th May 2016, 16:34

If you convert a highline car to an aftermarket head unit does the radio reception suffer as a long extension lead must be used to connect the aerial from the boot to the dash? Does this depend on the quality/brand of lead used?

Thanks

Gordon

jubbarelly · 14th May 2016, 17:51

I havnt heard of bad quality due to having to extend the aerial lead.

Obviously the better the quality of lead then the better the reliability.

Jub

Simon W · 16th May 2016, 10:40

Is your aerial under the parcel shelf?

Why not put it under the dash as others have done?

See http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=124266

Teflon · 16th May 2016, 14:26

That's the gps antenna. The OP is referring to the radio (FM) antenna.

Cliff

Simon W · 16th May 2016, 14:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teflon

That's the gps antenna. The OP is referring to the radio (FM) antenna.

Cliff

Ah, ok. I've never seen the radio (FM) antenna for a high line - what does it look like?

Teflon · 16th May 2016, 15:01

It's built in to the rear screen, but with hi-line setups, the actual radio receiver is in the boot, so that's where the arial lead terminates - hence the need for an extension cable when changing head units.

Cliff

Simon W · 17th May 2016, 10:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teflon

It's built in to the rear screen, but with hi-line setups, the actual radio receiver is in the boot, so that's where the arial lead terminates - hence the need for an extension cable when changing head units.

Cliff

I see now. Thanks Cliff

oldie · 20th August 2016, 09:23

Installed Kenwood D-D unit into 03 tourer to replace high-line head unit. Exchanged from 05 Contemporary not having high-line. Unit functions in the saloon. However when installed in the tourer everything ok apart from the radio. Attached a shielded radio extension lead to the lead feeding the high-line module in the boot area. Fed cable to the front of the car, no kinks to the lead. Result: rubbish radio reception. Reinstalled high-line: radio fine. Returned Kenwood to the saloon: radio fine. Any ideas as to cause please?

coolcat · 20th August 2016, 10:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldie

Installed Kenwood D-D unit into 03 tourer to replace high-line head unit. Exchanged from 05 Contemporary not having high-line. Unit functions in the saloon. However when installed in the tourer everything ok apart from the radio. Attached a shielded radio extension lead to the lead feeding the high-line module in the boot area. Fed cable to the front of the car, no kinks to the lead. Result: rubbish radio reception. Reinstalled high-line: radio fine. Returned Kenwood to the saloon: radio fine. Any ideas as to cause please?

When you disconnected the Highline you have probably lost the 12 volt power to the aerial amplifier

You will need to reconnect a 12 volt feed to the amp (up in the drivers side rear head lining ) and then all should be fine

Duotone · 20th August 2016, 11:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolcat

When you disconnected the Highline you have probably lost the 12 volt power to the aerial amplifier

You will need to reconnect a 12 volt feed to the amp (up in the drivers side rear head lining ) and then all should be fine

This is what you are looking for.

Dave T

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