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Tue 10 Sep 2002 22:51
Car Aerial - Dynamic Dave
Does anyone know if the "bee sting" roof car aerials on Vauxhalls are of the same spec across the range of different models? Not getting a good reception from the Vectra's radio and was wondering if the Astra's "bee sting" is the same part as I have had the offer of one?
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Wed 11 Sep 2002 09:58
Car Aerial - John S
DD

I could be wrong, but I believe VX use an aerial amplifier somewhere in the system (possibly in the base of the aerial?) and if the radio reception is poor it could be this at fault.

Worth checking with the dealer/local radio specialist.

Regards

John S
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Wed 18 Sep 2002 23:36
Car Aerial - Dynamic Dave
Tried the Astra aerial on the Vectra. Better reception. Now I have to explain to Dad why his radio recption isn't quite so good as it used to be!!
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Thu 19 Sep 2002 12:16
Car Aerial - Ian (Cape Town)
Now I have to explain to Dad why his radio recption isn't quite so good as it used to be!!


Wait until he mentions it - otherwise keep mum!
(If he says nothing, try nicking his tyres as well!)
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Thu 19 Sep 2002 16:17
Car Aerial - SjB {P}
Keep mum?

Hopefully dad will keep mum! ;-)

/Steve
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Fri 20 Sep 2002 00:29
Car Aerial - Dynamic Dave
(If he says nothing, try nicking his tyres as well!)


Thought of that. No go. Mine 16", his 15". And I'm talking tyres before any smart alec remarks :o)
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Sun 22 Sep 2002 19:40
Car Aerial - Andrew Hamilton
Radios used to have adjustable impedance matching screw to suit different aerials. Usually at the back.
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