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Have an R34 GTT - it has a factory double DIN Pioneer carizonne (spelling?) system with factory pioneer splits, factory 6 disk stacker ect., added a Sony amp and sub - goes pretty good actually for minimum outlay - however it did not get aussie FM frequencies.

So I put up with no radio for months then finally bought an FM converter. That installed fine but FM reception is pretty poor, sometimes OK, most of the time rubbish.

There is antenna cabling going freaking everywhere behind the dash - I *think* it comes out of the HU then into another adaptor as i plugged the FM convertor into an aussie single antenna plug not the jap version. Still there seems to be another spare antenna plug surplus. Have tried hooking this up makes no difference.

So what I am thinking is I may need a booster or is there another trick first (i hate just throwing money at things).

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you will probably need a booster. R34s have shocking signal strength... Also differs between head units! I used to have a JVC CD only unit which was fine with radio after aerial converter, whereas the new Sony DVD i just put in SUCKS for reception!

You wont need another booster if all the coax and wiring is done properly, get the right adapters and tidy it all up before doing anything else. For best reception in the long run, you are best to get rid of the band expander and install an oz tuner.

hey, sorry for hi jacking the thread, but i got my factory unit replaced in 2005, and since then ive had extrememly poor reception, like it fades in and out,

would a booster be the way to go to get a stronger signal? and if so where do i get one, and how do i install.

thanks

  • 2 months later...

I had the same problem with my factory stereo. i recently replaced it with a pioneer double din system and removed the signal bender from the aerial. It is now perfect. i think those converters are rubbish, mine was ok at times but never near perfect.

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