Does it help to add an external antenna? If so how to attach?
1018946
Hi Edwin - I didn't try an antenna, but seriously doubt that it would help. I did purchase a separate set of speakers to increase the sound and bass, but those didn't make a difference either. It's an unbelieveably low-quality Sony product, but one of the reviews said that it was made for the South American market...
1018947
The antenna lies flat at the top back edge. It pivots up and can be extended I would guess close to 2 feet. I didn't measure it.It also can be rotated so its not vertical but horizontal along a wall or cabinet. Hope it works for you. We have two of them and they are a well made unit.We live about 60 miles north of Seattle so are not close to their stations either.
1018948
I've tried external antennas on other products with limited success. I don't think it is necessary on this Sony product. Note the Amazon reviews of external antennas and you'll see not many are thrilled with the results. You may need to adjust the location of the radio a bit, but I've found the stations come in better than when I used a Cambridge Soundworks radio with a plug-in external antenna that "supposedly" boosted the input.
1018949
We have not needed an external antenna with this radio.The radio has a built in wand type that you just pull out and extend. It evidently has a very good "front end" in that it does a good job of pulling in stations.I don't know how a person would connect an external antenna to the radio beyond a long wire clipped to the pull out antenna.I'm not sure that would even work or improve the reception.
793646
There is no connector for an external antenna. The unit runs quite warm ehen it's in use ans when charging.
970905
No they don't. The antenna's are fully articulating and have a small wire feeding into them from the base. You cannot use this with any external antenna as it is now.
2064132
Yes, you can plug an external antenna to the antenna jack on the upper right side of the TV set ( # 17 ) on the instruction manual diagram.
160375
Raise the antenna. Maybe purchase an external antenna and plug it into the antenna slot.
1228232
Can you provide more detail of what you are wanting to do with this Antenna? I used it for an external Antenna to increase my Wireless reception.
970681
No external FM antenna input, but the attached wire antenna works pretty well. BTW I see that others say it does have an external antenna input so I double checked my manual. All it says is to fully unwind the wire to improve reception and don't hook the wire to an outside antenna. Only inputs are 1 Coax for TV antenna or cable and an AM loop antenna input.
206951
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.
663735
It comes with a wire for an antenna. I would suggest putting the wire in a place that gives you the best signal. I use this system for a turntable, so I'm not too sure how to help.
1777967
The three antennas are included, do make sure that you attach them per the install instructions.p or they will not work optimally.
927507
An antenna is built in. The connector you refer to is a u.fl testing connection. You can find adapters to connect an external antenna but it was not designed for this use.
1646033
It does have an external antenna but you can hide it underneath the dashboard . Install is pretty easy with color coordinated plugs. Take your time while opening up the dash board.
481960
This radio has a telescoping antenna attached. About 6 inches long that expands to a little over 2 feet. There is no provision to add any other external antenna.
581014
No external antenna option. The internal antenna is a thin wire stretched inside the handle.
235902
The AC had nothing to do with the antenna. Your radio feeds the antenna. You just need to add some metal or buy one of the adapters.
1332722
I dont know, i thought i was ordering a wifi repeater but got an access point and i did not see a place to hook the external antenna to the unit.
355153
Check out the review with the 3 star rating By Bee. After the review, the manufacturer responded and recommended improving reception using a different internal and external antenna. I believe the external antenna they referenced is their Yagi direction antenna. They even provide a link to the directional antenna with a female connector, which is on Amazon too.