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philnixon Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jun 21, 2006 Posts: 6
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Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2006 9:01 am Post subject: ICN 530 T1 traffic module aerial connector |
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Anyone know what the coax aerial connector is on the T1 traffic module so I can fit an external aerial to improve classic Fm tmc reception?
Better still a part number from cpc or other supplier......phil |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2006 9:50 am Post subject: |
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Phil, Have a read HERE - Mike |
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smoose Occasional Visitor
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
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Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2006 12:35 pm Post subject: |
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smoose wrote: | Looking for a suitable aerial now... | Steve, as the device operates in the FM band 88-108MHz you would be better looking for a standard FM car aerial and fit that in addition to your existing aerial (I do not believe in splitting signals from existing aerials - it only weakens the signal), or try Maplins code QT30H it works, but it is not really an aerial for 88 to 108MHz - Mike |
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philnixon Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 12:36 am Post subject: |
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Hello all
Many many thanks to everyone for their assistance I'll place an order asap for bits...phil |
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philnixon Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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Hello ICN 530 users
Assembled all the bits and immediately had TMC reception where none existed before... Used maplins antenna with mcx coax connector from RS (MCX 90deg plug (280-9449)
Have also installed 2nd fixed fm antenna (rubber type) but no reception with this in same location.
phil |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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The rubber aerial will require a ground plane, have you got a direct to metal connection with the attachment device, you will need to clean off the paint etc from the underside to get anything like decent reception from one of these, personally I think they are rubbish and would always go for an aerial that is not only designed for the frequency band but the application in mind i.e. compatable with a car and correctly installed - Mike |
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philnixon Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 10:15 am Post subject: |
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Hello mike, I did make sure the metalwork was cleaned up and checked with a meter for good earth conection but as you say the rubber aerial is of suspect quality at £9.99 and so am thinking of making an adaptor up to replace it with the maplins metal antenna. I can see a session on the lathe coming on.
Many thanks for your observations, its a shame the supplied aerial with the T1 TMC unit is not particularly good in the area I live in, unless of course I have a faulty connection in the cable run.
Will be going north tomorrow and giving the maplins aerial a good try out in its magnetic attachment config.
phil |
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