*** Radio / TMC Issue FIXED ***

[MARKUK]

See below for some of the posts from the other thread..

( http://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=75691 )

Thought would start a new thread just based on the fix...

If anyone would like to buy one of these units, I can build to order, however it would be much better if I can order more bits in one go as that will cut down on postatge costs and I may be able to drop the price slightly..

If you want one of the origional units that only boost by 6db then it's £27.50 inc postage, again, built to order.

All,

Here is how I have fixed this....

This is a Video showing what the reception of both Radio & TMC is like now...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Fj7fnwr7WI


And here is a video of how I achieved it....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MptyCKwinFw

The cable that I have attached to the Aerial on in the passenger side rear pillar feeds into the NEW amp...





And then this feeds the TMC only...

The Radio is fed as it should be from the Car's own Aerial feed...so I have removed the need for a splitter...

Originally Posted by Teflon

Just hunted out the vids (impatient or what!).

Very impressive results - does the extra bit of co-ax impact on the radio reception at all?

Cliff

in short NO !!!

In all the channels I tuned into there were NO issues, with the exception of 774 Mhz in the AM band, but I can live with that !!! ( Now Sorted !! see below )

This is far the BEST option for those of us with the Radio / TMC inputs...because I have taken the feed before the Car's amp gets it, it seems to be fine

Tell you what though...I am worn out !...taken about 12 hours over the last two days of trying this, trying that, every configuration I could think of and then today I have tried
various methods and this is the best 99.9 % Pefection !
Just got to put everything back now but it's raining again !

***EDIT***

Just been back and put the screws etc back and made sure all the connections were solid...I can now get at least six AM channels - all with good reception 774 mhz is now much better.

See below for the videos...

AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHKpOY0hvdU

FM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsbfj6WrooQ

TMC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXtr-pIlj3w

Now the cost !....

To build and including postage will be £35 per unit..

That will include fully built Amp, including the cables in and out + the extension cables..I will leave the end of the 1st cable on so you can adjust how much you need to trim it by to fit.

The price allows me to make £5 after the Paypal charges etc, which given that it will take over an hour per unit to build I think is fair..

Whether or not Sean will pay for these ( if it's for a DD bought from him of course ) I don't know...if your watching Sean, what would you like to do here ?....

Originally Posted by HarryM1BYT

Hi Mark,

I'm truly cob smacked that it works so well.

Am I understanding it correctly, that you have tapped onto the input to the Rover amp? I would have thought that would seriously degrade the signal into the amp. I suspect in part, that the inner which has had its outer screen removed, will be picking up a lot of the signal.

I have tapped into the INPUT to the Rover amp, so not to degrade OUTPUT from the amp...That seemed to give the best performance.

Where are you intending to fit the new amp? I suggest that could be fitted alongside the Rover amp and be tapped into its 12v supply.

I have installed mine behind the Glovebox so the boost is just before the H/U, although I am sure it can be done at the other end too. Personal choice I think..
and I didn't want to degrade the voltage getting to the Rover amp..

I'll be very impressed if I can get Aire FM that good - the tranmitter is located at Tingley, by the M62 BTW. I'm only 7 miles from it.

I couldn't get Radio Aire OR Capital AT ALL before, when using the splitter ! and I live 27 miles from Leeds !...

Those AM stations sound good too, I have never been able to use it due to background noises.

I am not really an AM listener, but wanted to make sure it worked for those who are

Finally, when do we get them?

I guess the first thing is to see who wants them, then I can give an estimate on timescales, as there's no point doing them in dribs and drabs as that just increases on postage costs for the bits required..

Originally Posted by Teflon

Hi Mark,

definatly interested here. Just say when you need the £35.00.

Cheers,

Cliff

Thanks Cliff,

Will give it a few days to see if anyone else wants one and then take it from there...


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[VVC-Geeza]

Well done Mark,that is excellent work.

Thank you for your efforts

[MARKUK]

Originally Posted by VVC-Geeza

Well done Mark,that is excellent work.

Thank you for your efforts

Cheers for that

[baconbuttyman]

Well done mark, well impressed, i have ordered one of the new units so when that arrives depending on the the results on Seans testing i will be interested in one of these, i think you need to start a list of buyers.

[MARKUK]

Originally Posted by baconbuttyman

Well done mark, well impressed, i have ordered one of the new units so when that arrives depending on the the results on Seans testing i will be interested in one of these, i think you need to start a list of buyers.

Thanks for that BBMan !...

It's taken a while but it's not always as straight forward as you first think !

The price may be an issue for people but worth it in my opinion !

[baconbuttyman]

Originally Posted by MARKUK

Thanks for that BBMan !...

It's taken a while but it's not always as straight forward as you first think !

The price may be an issue for people but worth it in my opinion !

i think so too, £35 is a good price and i for one dont begrudge a profit, thats how business's survive.

[Robson Rover Repair]

Mark this is 100% excellent work.

I will buy one of these off you after March 20th when im married as my radio is useless without one of these.

Good job lad, well done!

Will you be able to do a step by step guide for colour blind wiring numpties like me?

[MARKUK]

Thanks Colin,

Wiring is dead simple...Red goes to Green / White and Black to Black

Or just find which wire in your loom has a 12v feed with the ignition on but not off so you don't drain the battery !

You can see what you need to do othe aerial side in the video

[MARKUK]

Originally Posted by baconbuttyman

i think so too, £35 is a good price and i for one dont begrudge a profit, thats how business's survive.

Cheers BBMan, it's not so much profit as a small contribution for the time it takes to build and the blinking Paypal charges !.

[MARKUK]

I am getting a few PM's for these and as I only have limited pm space so the best thing to do is to post if you want one and I will pm you my email addy
so we can sort out payment and delivery address etc..

If I can get enough orders by Friday then I can order what I need & get them built sharpish !..

I estimate a 7 - 10 day lead time or quicker if enough people order then I can get next day delivery and start making the units when I get home from work..