Radio reception - Revision history

Karls0 at 10:42, 3 November 2012

2012-11-03T10:42:29Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:42, 3 November 2012
Line 52:		Line 52:

	A clip on ferrite ring (approx £2) from Maplin (the type that come in 2 halves in a clippy plastic case - see here : http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=32799&criteria=ferrite&doy=29m7 ) clipped around the aerial cable reduces the interference caused by engine electrics. Try to get as close a fit as possible to the cable diameter.		A clip on ferrite ring (approx £2) from Maplin (the type that come in 2 halves in a clippy plastic case - see here : http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=32799&criteria=ferrite&doy=29m7 ) clipped around the aerial cable reduces the interference caused by engine electrics. Try to get as close a fit as possible to the cable diameter.

			===on the other end===
			I bought a cheap windscreen-antenna (with built in amplifier) and used the self-adhesive stripes to glue it under the front clam. I didn't like it mounted on the screen. It is a bit of a hassle to get the cable to the radio! Reception is not excellent, but a lot better than from the original rear antenna.

	===DAB===		===DAB===

Eoin: Adding DAB to the radio options.

2010-10-12T11:50:44Z

Adding DAB to the radio options.

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:50, 12 October 2010
Line 52:		Line 52:

	A clip on ferrite ring (approx £2) from Maplin (the type that come in 2 halves in a clippy plastic case - see here : http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=32799&criteria=ferrite&doy=29m7 ) clipped around the aerial cable reduces the interference caused by engine electrics. Try to get as close a fit as possible to the cable diameter.		A clip on ferrite ring (approx £2) from Maplin (the type that come in 2 halves in a clippy plastic case - see here : http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=32799&criteria=ferrite&doy=29m7 ) clipped around the aerial cable reduces the interference caused by engine electrics. Try to get as close a fit as possible to the cable diameter.

			===DAB===

			In an S1, an easy way to improve reception is to use a DAB radio with a windscreen mounted aerial. This picks up the BBC ensemble and the National1 ensemble completely giving BBC1 to BBC7, Virgin, Planet Rock, BFBS etc etc.

	[[Category:Electrical]]		[[Category:Electrical]]

bluestreak: Also - ferrite ring

2007-07-29T22:04:49Z

Also - ferrite ring

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:04, 29 July 2007
Line 49:		Line 49:
	The original part is from a Vauxhall Corsa/Omega/Frontera/Carlton/VX220. The part number for the amplified base unit is 90339506, currently about £47. The Lotus part number is A082M6534F.		The original part is from a Vauxhall Corsa/Omega/Frontera/Carlton/VX220. The part number for the amplified base unit is 90339506, currently about £47. The Lotus part number is A082M6534F.

			===Also Also===

			A clip on ferrite ring (approx £2) from Maplin (the type that come in 2 halves in a clippy plastic case - see here : http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=32799&criteria=ferrite&doy=29m7 ) clipped around the aerial cable reduces the interference caused by engine electrics. Try to get as close a fit as possible to the cable diameter.

	[[Category:Electrical]]		[[Category:Electrical]]

Mr Wiki at 13:41, 17 April 2007

2007-04-17T13:41:14Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:41, 17 April 2007
Line 48:		Line 48:

	The original part is from a Vauxhall Corsa/Omega/Frontera/Carlton/VX220. The part number for the amplified base unit is 90339506, currently about £47. The Lotus part number is A082M6534F.		The original part is from a Vauxhall Corsa/Omega/Frontera/Carlton/VX220. The part number for the amplified base unit is 90339506, currently about £47. The Lotus part number is A082M6534F.


			[[Category:Electrical]]
			[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
			[[Category:S1]]
			[[Category:S2]]

gpg1800 at 16:43, 3 April 2007

2007-04-03T16:43:34Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:43, 3 April 2007
Line 44:		Line 44:
	===Also===		===Also===
	[http://www.sgt.co.uk SGT] in Maidenhead sell an aliminium plate that fits under the aerial to increase the ground plane. No idea what the part number is because they had them made to order, cost about £9 though.		[http://www.sgt.co.uk SGT] in Maidenhead sell an aliminium plate that fits under the aerial to increase the ground plane. No idea what the part number is because they had them made to order, cost about £9 though.

			===Aerial Base===

			The original part is from a Vauxhall Corsa/Omega/Frontera/Carlton/VX220. The part number for the amplified base unit is 90339506, currently about £47. The Lotus part number is A082M6534F.

dobbin: /* A Cheaper Option */

2007-02-27T14:18:32Z

A Cheaper Option

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:18, 27 February 2007
Line 41:		Line 41:
	[[Image:engine3.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Engine Cover with Aluminium Duck Tape]]		[[Image:engine3.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Engine Cover with Aluminium Duck Tape]]
	{{clr}}		{{clr}}

			===Also===
			[http://www.sgt.co.uk SGT] in Maidenhead sell an aliminium plate that fits under the aerial to increase the ground plane. No idea what the part number is because they had them made to order, cost about £9 though.

dobbin: /* A Cheaper Option */

2007-02-22T19:53:16Z

A Cheaper Option

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:53, 22 February 2007
Line 25:		Line 25:
	'''by SELOC Member [http://forums.seloc.org/member.php?action=viewpro&member=dobbin Dobbin]'''		'''by SELOC Member [http://forums.seloc.org/member.php?action=viewpro&member=dobbin Dobbin]'''

	A cheap alternative is to line engine cover (around the region of the aerial mount) with Aluminium foil Duck Tape, available from most DIY shops etc (http://www.tapes-direct.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=200&products_id=934 ).		A cheap alternative is to line engine cover (around the region of the aerial mount) with Aluminium foil Duck Tape, available from most DIY shops etc (http://www.tapes-direct.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=200&products_id=934 ). Make sure that the adheasive on the tape is conductive like this stuff [http://www.duckproducts.com/products/detail.asp?catid=1&subid=4&plid=17 Duck Tape]

	[[Image:engine1.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Engine Cover with Aluminium Duck Tape]]		[[Image:engine1.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Engine Cover with Aluminium Duck Tape]]

Mr Wiki: /* A Cheaper Option */

2007-02-22T15:35:07Z

A Cheaper Option

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:35, 22 February 2007
Line 23:		Line 23:
	===A Cheaper Option===		===A Cheaper Option===

	'''by SELOC Member Dobbin'''		'''by SELOC Member [http://forums.seloc.org/member.php?action=viewpro&member=dobbin Dobbin]'''

	A cheap alternative is to line engine cover (around the region of the aerial mount) with Aluminium foil Duck Tape, available from most DIY shops etc (http://www.tapes-direct.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=200&products_id=934 ).		A cheap alternative is to line engine cover (around the region of the aerial mount) with Aluminium foil Duck Tape, available from most DIY shops etc (http://www.tapes-direct.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=200&products_id=934 ).

danoul: /* A Cheaper Option */

2007-01-22T14:15:04Z

A Cheaper Option

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:15, 22 January 2007
Line 25:		Line 25:
	'''by SELOC Member Dobbin'''		'''by SELOC Member Dobbin'''

	A cheap alternative is to line engine cover (around the region of the aerial mount) with Aluminium foil Duck Tape, available ~~fro~~ most DIY shops etc (http://www.tapes-direct.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=200&products_id=934 ).		A cheap alternative is to line engine cover (around the region of the aerial mount) with Aluminium foil Duck Tape, available from most DIY shops etc (http://www.tapes-direct.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=200&products_id=934 ).

	[[Image:engine1.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Engine Cover with Aluminium Duck Tape]]		[[Image:engine1.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Engine Cover with Aluminium Duck Tape]]

dobbin: /* A Cheaper Option */

2006-11-22T20:46:24Z

A Cheaper Option

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:46, 22 November 2006
Line 34:		Line 34:


	Note from the pics below, that the nut holding the aerial mount has good contact with the tape~~. Another improvement may also be to beef up the skinny earth wire seen dangling down next to the aerial connector~~. Also running a new wire from the battery (negative terminal) or a better ground connection may help. Looks like some people have improved reception by wrapping ali foil round the aerial cable as well.		Note from the pics below, that the nut holding the aerial mount has good contact with the tape. Also running a new earth wire from the base of the aerial to the battery (negative terminal) or a better ground connection (near the roll over hoop) may help. Looks like some people have improved reception by wrapping ali foil round the aerial cable as well.