Where is the radio antenna

[beamertheone]

My radio reception is poor with either FM or DAB picking only 2 or 3 stations.

I have a Fin on the roof, but no GPS fitted.

Where is the antenna, in the back window or the fin.

Any clues of what to check or recectify to sort the poor reception.

[jcarlilesiu]

Originally Posted by beamertheone

My radio reception is poor with either FM or DAB picking only 2 or 3 stations.

I have a Fin on the roof, but no GPS fitted.

Where is the antenna, in the back window or the fin.

Any clues of what to check or recectify to sort the poor reception.

I thought they used the defrost wiring in the back window but not positive

[beamertheone]

OK,

There is no GPS/SATNAV fitted.

The fin has wiring to it, would this be the Radio antenna.

Am I still looking at the Diversity Antenna Amplifier being at fault for the bad radio reception and is there a fix around this.

[beamertheone]

My 2014 X1 (E84) Professional Radio has poor reception across all bands AM, FM, DAB. (No GPS/Nav fitted)



Confused of where the Antenna is actually located, some say its in the rear tailgate window and many say other locations.

Some say the Diversity Antenna Amplifier in the tailgate is the problem as it can get wet etc. But this is in the interior/inside of the tailgate not exposed to the elements and is totally dry.

I have a Fin on the roof which is not a dummy as it has wiring attached.



I have searched and searched Google/YouTube for info of how test the antenna circuit/amplifier whether its in the defrosting grid or Fin. Or even if the amplifier if is at fault could be by-passed.



So anyone know of where/how etc.......

[JC210]

According to E84 Complete Vehicle, all the radio antennas are in the rear glass. Go to page 64 (PDF page 68).

[pk-gs]

Thanks for this pdf usefull info.
Is there a document like this with info about the diesel versions and engines ?
Best regards, Peter