On (02 Mar 97) David Briars wrote to All...
 DB> This may be slightly off topic, but perhaps someone can help me. I drive
 DB> an old Chevy pickup with one of those wire-in-the-windshield antennas. 
The
 DB> radio is a real cheapoe.  The reception is so bad that I am thinking of
 DB> really working on this, possibly even spending some cash. 
I think a new radio would be the first logical choice.
 DB> I think an external antenna should be first. Does anyone know if there 
s
 DB> any appreciable difference between any of them, say between something I
 DB> would buy from a junkyard, or buy at radio shack, or perhaps there is a
 DB> hi-gain model somewhere. Do car antennas break down with age?
An external antenna shouldn't matter.  The 'wire in the window' antennae
have (or should have) a trimmer capicator that you may need to adjust to
a weak signal near the center of the AM band.
 DB> Beyond this, do any car radios likely to be found in junkyards have a
 DB> reputation for quality or should I go buy a new one if the antenna 
doesn't
 DB> improve things enough?
I stand by the suggestion that a new radio might be in order.
Jim
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