Hi guys,

I have a 02 Oct VRS with standard ICE. It's my first Skoda and to say that I am disappointed with the radio reception is an understatement.

Is this common to the brand or do I have an issue with my radio?

FM is acceptable but MW (talksport and Radio 5 live) are at times impossible to listen to.

Any thoughts or ideas are most welcome,

Neil

no they are all rubbish skoda head units. best save up for a good aftermarket head unit and speekers the skoda ones are rubbish to :thumbup:

no they are all rubbish skoda head units. best save up for a good aftermarket head unit and speekers the skoda ones are rubbish to :thumbup:

My AM is dire although the FM is fairly good..........

VWDAN any recommendations of an aftermarket head unit then?

My Sony Xplode was so so reception wise, but upgrading to a Pioneer made matters worse :( . MW tends to be very hit & miss.

Suspect in my case it may be the aerial, so it may be worth you checking that side of it out & either consider an upgrade or install an in line booster.

From recent experience theAM reception needs the powered aerial , standard radio supplies power from the head unit. My aftermarket one did not . An adapter with a blue lead to connect to a switched supply is needed to send 12v to the aerial . Can be found for about £3. Otherwise your aerial may be diff . Could it be not properly earthd? Have not dismantled an artillery so cannot help there.

From recent experience theAM reception needs the powered aerial , standard radio supplies power from the head unit. My aftermarket one did not . An adapter with a blue lead to connect to a switched supply is needed to send 12v to the aerial . Can be found for about £3. Otherwise your aerial may be diff . Could it be not properly earthd? Have not dismantled an artillery so cannot help there.

I hate predictive text! Post should read, (if you have a live 12v supply ). Your aerial may be duff

Has it got a good earth connection? Have not taken one apart so can't help there.