The search for a good am/fm antenna thread, all welcome.

[mitchjs]

figure out where to buy one of these.... this would be a good try

http://products.hirschmann.de//index...view=1,pid=777

[Nola111]

figure out where to buy one of these.... this would be a good try

http://products.hirschmann.de//index...view=1,pid=777

That looks very similar to the one I mentioned above that I bought and tested. No good unfortunately.

[mitchjs]

but this is hirschmann, the one u got prb < $50... this is by the company that basicly runs the OEM antenna biz in GERMANY

not some cheap nock off

mitch

[Sal R.]

So, greatwhite, any news about the dakotadigital antenna?

I used the cheapy $15 metra amp'ed antenna and it works fine on my way to work after a few miles, but subpar when I'm up and about. Definitely still not as good as OEM.

I was about to pick one up, but that budget got eaten up when I picked up an artigo on impulse just to mess around with that.

[RipplingHurst]

Any news, Greatwhite?

Add this one to the list of "Don't bother":

http://shop4.outpost.com/product/532...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Bought at Fry's for 15.00 bucks, I'll be returning it tomorrow. Horrible static.

[Sonicxtacy02]

i'm wondering if you guys experience static issues have tried running your HD radios while the computer is off WITH the stock head connected. I have NO static issues doing this, but as soon as i turn my computer on i only get 3-4 stations near my house. My computer is in the back while my HD radio tuner is behind the monitor. I've set to find a solution for this problem.

[greatwhite]

No news yet, Got tied up and didn't get to running power or trying locations.

Little busy with house renovations, nothing as "enjoyable" as drywalling....................

Haven't tried that one yet sonic, I;ll test it out too if I get some free time...........

Cheers

[Sal R.]

i'm wondering if you guys experience static issues have tried running your HD radios while the computer is off WITH the stock head connected. I have NO static issues doing this, but as soon as i turn my computer on i only get 3-4 stations near my house. My computer is in the back while my HD radio tuner is behind the monitor. I've set to find a solution for this problem.

I'm currently running my HD tuner only w/ my OEM HU and I'm getting about the same performance w/ with my PC on. Both were co-located on the same shelf I made to house my PC, tuner, & external harddrive.

[RipplingHurst]

but this is hirschmann, the one u got prb < $50... this is by the company that basicly runs the OEM antenna biz in GERMANY

not some cheap nock off

mitch

Well, I have to say this Hirschmann (this particular one at least) is indeed cheap. I just bought the same one you referenced above (http://products.hirschmann.de//index...view=1,pid=777)

HIT AUTA 60 EL
602 306-001

$11.00 (yes, eleven bucks)+7.00 shipping. This is the contact info:


Hirschmann Car Communication Inc.

Antenna Systems, RF Cable Assemblies and RF Connectors
1116 Centre Rd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326


Phone: +1 (248) 373-7150
Fax: +1 (248) 276-2350

sales@hirschmann-mi.com
www.hirschmann-car.com

It is due to arrive in MI at May 15th only. 5 days later I expect it to arrive in California, so I can only post results in about a month! Hopefully this will work. $11.00 is a steal from such a quality manufacturer. At least I won't have to pay shipping from Germany.

[RipplingHurst]

i'm wondering if you guys experience static issues have tried running your HD radios while the computer is off WITH the stock head connected. I have NO static issues doing this, but as soon as i turn my computer on i only get 3-4 stations near my house. My computer is in the back while my HD radio tuner is behind the monitor. I've set to find a solution for this problem.

I cannot tune a single station, all I hear is static, with the computer on or off.

Now, if I stick my cheap antenna outside, with the trunk, in a parking lot, yes, then I can tune one or two stations, with lots of static. On the other hand, even inside my garage, the stock HU reception is fantastic, AM or FM, day or night, rain or shine. I DO hear more static with the computer on though (computer and stock antenna/amplifier in the rear of the car, both on the right side).

I think it's an antenna issue for me. If I get a similar performance from this Hirschmann I ordered, then I try to work with RF frequency from the computer. I already turned on all "spread spectrum" setting I could find (HD, MB). Didn't help much though.