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#356090 - 05/10/11 04:38 PM Richbrook Ford Aerial NO RECEPTION
krAwl Offline


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So I ordered one of these Richbrook Ford Aerial it was a straight swap and I fitted it straight away. Turned the radio on and .. EXTREMELY weak reception if any at all.

Very disappointing as it looks great compared to the cane that's on there at the moment. Do I need to retune all my saved stations or anything?

Appreciate any help with this matter.

Cheers.
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#356091 - 05/10/11 04:41 PM Re: Richbrook Ford Aerial NO RECEPTION [Re: krAwl]
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just the aerial is so small will never work as well as a the normal one.
just listen to cds
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#356092 - 05/10/11 05:18 PM Re: Richbrook Ford Aerial NO RECEPTION [Re: Looey]
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I've just ordered one of these the other day. Was hoping the reception would be ok but I don't listen to the radio anyway iPod all the way for me
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#356093 - 06/10/11 07:01 AM Re: Richbrook Ford Aerial NO RECEPTION [Re: DanRedSt]
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I have the same issue. I always listen to Moyles in the morning on the way to work but the reception is poo.
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#356094 - 06/10/11 09:37 AM Re: Richbrook Ford Aerial NO RECEPTION [Re: STash]
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i bought a small aerial and changed it back after 3 days, same issue

I find in all fords you have to have a massive aerial or you get no signal
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#356095 - 06/10/11 09:48 PM Re: Richbrook Ford Aerial NO RECEPTION [Re: Alex_H]
krAwl Offline


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I guess I'll just keep it for shows and meets, as the hassel involved to get a refund for £14 is barely worth it. It's a massive disapointment tbh, they shouldn't be allowed to sell an aerial that works the same as no aerial :P
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#356096 - 07/10/11 07:58 AM Re: Richbrook Ford Aerial NO RECEPTION [Re: krAwl]
Robjh Offline


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A quote from the site linked in the OP's original post

"Despite its diminutive size, the Richbrook aerial offers crystal clear FM reception"

Obviously not then! ..

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#356097 - 07/10/11 09:47 AM Re: Richbrook Ford Aerial NO RECEPTION [Re: Robjh]
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Quote:

A quote from the site linked in the OP's original post

"Despite its diminutive size, the Richbrook aerial offers crystal clear FM reception"

Obviously not then! ..




Not fit for purpose! REFUND!
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#356098 - 07/10/11 11:50 AM Re: Richbrook Ford Aerial NO RECEPTION [Re: Alex_H]
krAwl Offline


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They deleted my review which was a lot harsher :/
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#356099 - 07/10/11 02:03 PM Re: Richbrook Ford Aerial NO RECEPTION [Re: krAwl]
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Looks like you need to get yourself an iPod mate!
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#356100 - 07/10/11 08:45 PM Re: Richbrook Ford Aerial NO RECEPTION [Re: DanRedSt]
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#356101 - 10/10/11 08:14 PM Re: Richbrook Ford Aerial NO RECEPTION [Re: ROB IS THE STIG]
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If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

but shocking something like this should be sold!
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#356102 - 10/10/11 09:28 PM Re: Richbrook Ford Aerial NO RECEPTION [Re: pazza]
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Mine came in the post today. Opened it straight away old one off new one on. Took all of 30 seconds. Looks much better than the original item not sure how good the reception is though will try it in the morning
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#356103 - 10/10/11 10:00 PM Re: Richbrook Ford Aerial NO RECEPTION [Re: DanRedSt]
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Registered: 30/08/11
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Looks SO much better! Shame the radio doesn't work though



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#356104 - 11/10/11 03:00 PM Re: Richbrook Ford Aerial NO RECEPTION [Re: krAwl]
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lol...that is tiny, hope you get good reception with it.
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