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Old 19-06-2013, 10:20 AM   #1
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Default WQ AM Radio reception issue

Hi all,

I am having isues with reception of am radio on my WQ 2007 fez.
Around Sydney inner area reception is ok but further out becomes very distorted. FM seems fine.

Any tips for improving reception ie: aerial check/change etc?
Are there ways of adding after market aerials?

Regards tesza

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Old 19-06-2013, 06:07 PM   #2
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That's AM for you. maybe a different aerial mast (the current one unscrews)
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Old 20-06-2013, 10:29 AM   #3
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Cheers, will look at that thanks.
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Old 21-06-2013, 08:32 PM   #4
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Yea unfortunately there isn't much you can do but that is what will make the biggest difference to your reception. Good luck with it and post up results.
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Old 21-06-2013, 09:03 PM   #5
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Default Re: WQ AM Radio reception issue

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Hi all,

I am having isues with reception of am radio on my WQ 2007 fez.
Around Sydney inner area reception is ok but further out becomes very distorted. FM seems fine.

Any tips for improving reception ie: aerial check/change etc?
Are there ways of adding after market aerials?

Regards tesza
you've possibly got the wrong glass vacuum tube capacitors.
RCA brands were the best of the day, way back then.
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Old 22-06-2013, 01:26 PM   #6
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Default Re: WQ AM Radio reception issue

Cheers "burnz",
I got the keys to remove the unit from dash mount but can't fit the vac tubes as they are too tall for the case.
Looks like I will have to string an aerial from the radio to garage and put up with short range drives!
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