I am having a problem with my radio reception. I thought it was a bad connector at the back of the radio so I replaced it. That did not help. While I was reconnting it I noticed that the reception got better when I held the plug close to the socket and went away when it touched. I got better reception when I taped the shield and connected the center. I checked the wire and antenna with an OHM meter and verified the shield has a good ground and the center lead is open to ground. If anyone can help me with this strange problem I sure would appreciate it.
Bad Reception
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k9rzz
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Where's the antenna, can you check it to make sure it's okay?
rfradioconsult
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Sounds like you may have an open at the far end of your coax; maybe antenna connector or thereabouts.
k9rzz
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Well, you said that you had reception at times, so that gave me the impression that you thought the radio was okay.
Antenna connections go bad even if it 'looks okay'.
Just for kicks, clue us in on what frequency/band/radio/antenna we're talking about so we don't have to guess.
It is actually an AM FM car stereo. I know thats not what you guys are into but I figured if anybody knew about antennas it would here. The antenna is internal to the back window and I can't get to the connections without taking out the rear seat and the deck by the window. I do apprieate you willingness to help! Thanks
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