"Krycek" wrote in message
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"James" wrote in message
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"Krycek" wrote in message
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Can anyone help? I have a 2002 Golf with a standard "Beta" radio unit.
Picks up FM fine, but nothing at all on MW, just static. I miss virgin
radio!

The VW dealer says I need a new arial, a bargain at £197! Eek!

Anyone heard of an issue like this before?

Thanks!


That sounds like an expensive aerial! friggin veedub stealers!

I believe you need a autoleads PC5-90 adapter. Its basically a signal
booster. Usually used on aftermarket head units as the vw stock radios
have a amplifier built in which powers the aerial. Which yours should
actually. So I would first check all your fittings (aerial) lead are on
properly and everythings looking as it should behind the radio. If not
try this lead about £10.

... to add perhaps the amplifier in the beta has knackered hence why your
only getting FM ?


Expensive, yes, my thoughts exactly! I'm not paying that, I'll sing to
myself rather than pay that!

Thanks for the reply, I have ordered the lead you suggest.


Hopefully it will work, haven't heard of an instance where it didn't to be
honest.

If you need any help just give me a shout, its quite straighforward.

Let me know how you get on.