Rotten MW reception

[DefTrap]

After my shenanigans last week with my wiring mess, I finally replaced the aerial base which was the intention in the first place - mw reception is still crap, better but crap. Are they 'all like this'? On my old Rover mw reception was aces.

So far I've replaced the aerial base, everything else is stock apart from the Alpine HU.

It's a 2003 90 HDI by the way.

[mjb]

I'm reasonably sure the roof aerial is for FM only - the MW aerial is located inside the stereo itself

[DefTrap]

Oh.
Presumably new radio time if I want MW then. Arses.

[DefTrap]

Does the aerial need to be powered up by the way? For an amplified signal? Or is it just a bit of metal flapping in the breeze?

[omega]

I'm reasonably sure the roof aerial is for FM only - the MW aerial is located inside the stereo itself

not sure if thats right anymore.
i know that used to be the case but now they pack so much stuff inside them dont think theres room for a aerial.

[omega]

Does the aerial need to be powered up by the way? For an amplified signal? Or is it just a bit of metal flapping in the breeze?

no dosnt have to be powered but does have to be earthed.

[GTXJez]

Hi DefTrap
Getting the same on my 02.
Buzzing and low signal?
I have no problems with wiring............

Interested in how you get on

[DefTrap]

Hi DefTrap
Getting the same on my 02.
Buzzing and low signal?
I have no problems with wiring............

Interested in how you get on

MW is still non-existent, the ariel really does nothing at all for that bandwidth.
Logically it's either the radio/cable connector or the cable itself now that I've replaced the mast base (assuming I didn't buy a bad mast base) ...