Has anyone opened this up to see what the antenna situation is inside. How difficult is it going to be for me to solder in an mmcx connector?
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Unfortunately, like almost all AmazonBasics hardware, this bluetooth receiver is actually rigged with small explosives to prevent tampering and to protect Amazon's proprietary designs. While the payload is nowhere near dangerous, it will certainly ruin any of the electronic components inside of the box. It would be much easier for you to create a bluetooth receiver from scratch with your mmcx connector than to try dismantling this product without it destroying itself.
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Small explosives? I assume this is a joke. Hopefully nobody is taking this seriously. It's absolutely absurd.
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If it is a very thin wire, then that is not normal. There should be solder pads on the board where the other motor control wires are connected. If it is a single wire coming from the board, that is the antenna and is suppose to be loose. Source: ive re-built this thing 8 times.
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Hello Frank,The connector doesn't click in place, but the fit is usually snug. If you still see metal when you connect it, go ahead and wrap it in electrical tape.Nathanielwww.FortressSecurityStore.com
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You need to pull the plastic plug off the bottom of antenna and the plastic cap off the metal adapter at the end of the wire. After drilling hole for antenna to go thru, you then take the nut off and slide the bottom of antenna thru the hole you drilled and thru the wire hole and screw back on nut. then put the plastic cap back on the wire end to cover metal. You're done!
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Well, the paperwork that comes with the antenna is less than specific. I found that you just have to piece the parts that form the pivot point together several times to figure out just how it goes together correctly. Guess they figure we are all mechanical engineers. It is a pain in the butt, but perfectly doable.
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I didn't have any kind of problems. I suggest you check the installation again, step by step. If you still has the problem then get longer screws or return the antenna for exchange.
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you need an SMA Reverse polarity Male connector, other wise youll be stock with an antenna you cant use.
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Did u hook up the antenna?There is an adapter u have to buy... or if u have xm radio u have to get the proper wiring kit.Best Buy was a big help in getting me the right one
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I have the booster working with no problems with Wilson Electronics Single Band - 800 MHz Yagi Antenna Model Y8009EL with N Female Connector. I connected it with a Wilson Electronics 952375 75-Foot WILSON400 Ultra Low Loss Coax Cable with N Male Connectors. It took a couple of adapter connectors to match everything up. Hope this answers your question.
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the antenna screws onto the base. I don't think the screw comes out of the base, but i could be wrong. A call to a body shop might be a good place to start?
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I opened up and completely gutted the device (was re-building into a magnetic mount, just wanted the charging circuit). I found the chirper unfortunately directly soldered to the board, not on a wire lead as I was hoping. I'm not sure if the unit will continue to function appropriately without it installed. I may go for it anyhow, it's annoying.
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Jeff, I'm not an antenna engineer so really can't answer but would suggest try both wires to the single screw just to see what happens. Next step would be to disconnect the telescoping antenna and try one lead to that and one to the screw connection. It seems there should be available a good boombox equivalent to the mini-stereo systems of yesterday, let me know if you find one. Cliff Gollus
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Hello Frank, The connector doesn't click in place, but the fit is usually snug. If you still see metal when you connect it, go ahead and wrap it in electrical tape. Nathaniel www.FortressSecurityStore.com
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If you go to a good electronics store they should sell a tool that sleeves the metal part of the connector once sleeved over the pin it pulls out of the plastic. Maybe Radio shack or Hi lights. You could also cut the wires and solder them back together. Putting "Heat Shrink Tubing" over the wires prior to soldering . Once soldered use a match to heaat the tubing and it will shrink around the wires thus insulating them. BE SURE TO REATTACH COLOR TO COLOR. I would also stagger the cuts to make the finished product not as bulky. Don't know if its worth the extra work just as ez to put in a matching wood filler Good luck If you go to a good electronics store they should sell a tool that sleeves the metal part of the connector once sleeved over the pin it pulls out of the plastic. Maybe Radio shack or Hi lights. You could also cut the wires and solder them back together. Putting "Heat Shrink Tubing" over the wires prior to soldering . Once soldered use a match to heaat the tubing and it will shrink around the wires thus insulating them. BE SURE TO REATTACH COLOR TO COLOR. I would also stagger the cuts to make the finished product not as bulky. Don't know if its worth the extra work just as ez to... » Read More If you go to a good electronics store they should sell a tool that sleeves the metal part of the connector once sleeved over the pin it pulls out of the plastic. Maybe Radio shack or Hi lights. You could also cut the wires and solder them back together. Putting "Heat Shrink Tubing" over the wires prior to soldering . Once soldered use a match to heaat the tubing and it will shrink around the wires thus insulating them. BE SURE TO REATTACH COLOR TO COLOR. I would also stagger the cuts to make the finished product not as bulky. Don't know if its worth the extra work just as ez to put in a matching wood filler Good luck « Show Less
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If you installation is good - good coax and connectors, I would say there is nothing you can do, other than raise it higher off the ground. I sent mine back.
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I agree. Look at the Firestiks or Wilson antennas if you want to thread mount it. I posted a pic of the antenna disconnected from the magnetic base if you decide to go this route.
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Jim--No, it's not a kit and pretty much works right out of the box. Some want to attach a different antenna to the transmitter and they often get the type of connector wrong. By the way, the unit works just fine with the included antenna.