Wire antenna replacement?
1765507
There is a thin wire approximately 18 inches in length extending out the lower back of the radio. It does not seem to need to be strategically placed to get good reception. Hope this helps. I have been nothing but pleased with this radio.
1765508
Hi Larry, To improve the radio reception, (TV/Weather/FM): Tie the FM wire antenna to the suction cup. Extend and adjust the antenna. Secure the suction cup on the wall where you get the optimum reception.(AM/LW): Rotate the unit horizontally for the optimum reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built in to the unit. -Anthony
1765509
I don't know about replacing the wire antenna. You will have to check with Sony about that one. The antenna is that long thin wire. I leave my looped together and tied with the cord that tied it together when I purchased it. I just lay it on top of the volume control button on the right. Hope that helps.
1765510
The unit comes with a wire antenna and a suction cup. However, I have never un-coiled the wire (still have the twist-tie on it) and the reception clarity is excellent.
279478
The booster kit from wilson should help. Just plug it in and stick the antenna to the inside of a window.
1408524
I believe the wire is the antenna. Why would you want the antenna to be hidden with no good reception?
279497
I have used the antenna as supplied and a "better" one. The hardware expects to see the signal coming from the little line amplifier that is supplied with it. Upgrading to a "better" antenna will be successful only if that line amplifier is left in place and the replacement antenna is routed through it. With the antenna supplied with the AVerTV system, I could pick up all but one of the local stations plus those from 50 miles away. With the upgrade, I could pick up the missing local channel that was blocked by the high-rise building in which I was living. Try out the "blade" antennas such as the LEAF that can be hung on the wall, placed in a window frame,
1400625
i used a 1" electrical tubing from the home depot, which is 1 1/8" od. you can also use a 1 1/4" electrical conduit, this pipe is 1 3/8" od. these pipes are a thin galvanized metal which i am sure will out last the antenna.
74442
you need an SMA Reverse polarity Male connector, other wise you´ll be stock with an antenna you cant use.
209245
I did not gnd it as my antenna was mounted in my attic. U can try to gnd to anything metal pipe which is going down to the ground
1892446
Myself just removed the over the air antenna and used extincting hole. Hope this helps
1264523
Good link here, with illustrations:http://www.miklor.com/COM/UV_Technical.php#antenna
1048715
My husband put a cable casing over top the wires. You can buy the casing at Walmart or Lowes.
959013
there is a plug on the antenna and a receptacle in the wt, no wiring to do, just plug in, however the distance to transmit and receive is very low, in town, not even a few blocks
437584
I would look for a Terk indoor antennae. I bought one and helped a great bit. I think you will have tosplice the wires.
2203026
There are plenty of short telescoping whip antennas on the afternarket if you are bold enough to pop the radio open, uncrew it and solder a new one in after using your with to MAKE it fit. BGMicro.com, Goldmin-elec.com frequenlty list such for these adventurers. MOUSER electronics too. Rots ruck!
1615696
It can be replaced as it fits into the board like RAM. If the antenna will work with your replacement card is another question. I beleive the stock unit is a two wire setup.
1249907
External wire but no antenna but the receiver picks up well at least in my area without an actual antenna
738171
Yes it can be done if you are handy and have good soldering equipment. You can contact Shakespeare for details. However, for the low cost of a new antenna, when you consider it might be needed to save your life, I would just buy a new one.
174447
I used a long coaxial cable that I had left over from a previous cable installation. The cable is NOT included with the antenna.