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Ariel in S4 (b5)
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 10:20 am
by am8631
Ok, where is it? I have a saloon and the radio reception is very poor. If there is a signal amplifier somewhere it is very possible that i cut the power to it during my install of a new head unit.
So, i would like to start testing but i dont know where the ariel is located and if it is amplified?
Any help would be much appreciated guys.
ta
RE: Ariel in S4 (b5)
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 10:46 am
by derdle
Isn't it part of the rear window heating elements?
Paul
RE: Ariel in S4 (b5)
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 12:35 pm
by Dippy
Yes. In fact there are 4 elements and each should have its own amplifier.
Re: RE: Ariel in S4 (b5)
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 5:38 pm
by shineydave
Dippy wrote:Yes. In fact there are 4 elements and each should have its own amplifier.
which are powered through the aerial co-ax by the head unit, hence the poor reception, you need an aftermarket power supply.
there's quite a few for sale on the net or you should be able to get one from your local audio guys
RE: Re: RE: Ariel in S4 (b5)
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 1:50 pm
by Dippy
I though that they were powered by the 'diversity switcher'.
RE: Re: RE: Ariel in S4 (b5)
Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 6:38 pm
by shineydave
I'm pretty certain it's powered by the head unit, here's a quick link i found that describes the sort of thing i mean, it's for an A8 but i understand the principle is the same
http://www.bluespot.co.uk/install/show_model.asp?id=18
RE: Re: RE: Ariel in S4 (b5)
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 5:28 pm
by reserves
Digging up an old thread here...
I installed a RNS-E and my FM reception is fine but my AM reception is almost non existent.
Can someone point me in the right direction towards what to check for.
Come to think of it my AM radio reception has always been poor?? Only listen to it every now and again. but want to get it sorted.
Cheers
Rich