standard radio .....how to upgrade the reception?

[whoo]

---Am very happy with my Mave XLT hybrid ---after 1 month and 700+ miles this is a great vehicle.........but the included radio leaves something to be desired......am/fm fades in and out................................How to increase the strength/ sensitivity without puncturing any of the metal? Is there another stronger antenna that can replace the current standard one?

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[Maverickman74]

I am also interested in the radio. I love tuning in the FM stations. The phone play and satellite stuff doesnt interest me much. I love the magic of it. I see everyone is going with lil stubbies and fins for their antenna, is there anyway to swap it for a standard metal antenna? I like hearing the boing to know if I'm clearing the trees.

 

[Edogg1]

Just received this from Amazon. I will install it this week and let you know.
Bingfu Universal Car Stereo FM Radio Antenna Signal Booster Amplifier Amp,12V Power Supply DIN Plug Connector Adapter for Vehicle Truck SUV Car Audio Radio Stereo Media Head Unit Receiver

 

[Red Ryder]

I don't have my Maverick yet, but most of my newer vehicles have moved away from the single-pin DIN connectors. Of course, there are adapters.

 

[SkeeterB]

Looking forward to hearing success.

 

[Edogg1]

I don't have my Maverick yet, but most of my newer vehicles have moved away from the single-pin DIN connectors. Of course, there are adapters.

Yup, it’s different, I ordered an adapter

 

[pnorwood54]

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...m-50411-updates-acm-and-radio-firmware.10322/

 

[casanewt]

Does yours have the stock antenna screwed in to the shark fin?

 

[Edogg1]

I bought the 2” stubby and lost more than half the reception I had with the stock. I like the stubby though, that’s why I’m trying the booster. We’ll see

 

[Bayview boy]

I have not had any problem with reception at all. I do wish that I could have had SiriusXM included in my XLT. Wondering if there is any adapter to receive satellite radio in my XLT. Thanks

 

[troynm]

You can buy an external Sirius/XM receiver. You use Bluetooth or an FM modulator hardwired to the radio thru the antenna jack. There is a lot of info under the radio, electronics forum. If you have unlimited data on your cell phone you can use Apple or Android car play and the Sirius/XM app on your phone to stream it. There are pros and cons to each of the 3 methods.

 

[Flomounier1]

I believe the poor reception has to do with the entire audio system, not just the antenna. Maybe Ford has a weak antenna amplifier built into the infotainment system. Mine sucks too. I am currently driving an EcoSport Titanium loaner car with the Ford Sync 3 system (as opposed to the sync 2 in the Maverick) and the reception sucks on this too. But, my 2018 Corolla just has a generic radio/backup camera screen without apple car play and the radio reception is great even 100 miles away.

Even if you put a 3 foot long antenna on the Maverick, I don't think it would improve the signal, it has something to do with the amplification.

 

[Red Ryder]

I believe the poor reception has to do with the entire audio system, not just the antenna. Maybe Ford has a weak antenna amplifier built into the infotainment system.
Even if you put a 3 foot long antenna on the Maverick, I don't think it would improve the signal, it has something to do with the amplification.

That's a shame. No excuse for poor radio reception as it is a basic, mature technology that doesn't involve pricey components for performance.
I had a Proton high-end headunit back in the late '80s that had Schotz tuner and dual-diversity antennas. That system actually played FM better than most systems today with HD Radio tuners.

 

[whoo]

Does yours have the stock antenna screwed in to the shark fin?

y....................................................yes it's the same one that came with the xlt

 

[bkhockey]

Just received this from Amazon. I will install it this week and let you know.
Bingfu Universal Car Stereo FM Radio Antenna Signal Booster Amplifier Amp,12V Power Supply DIN Plug Connector Adapter for Vehicle Truck SUV Car Audio Radio Stereo Media Head Unit Receiver

I know this thread is almost a year old, but curious if this helped your radio reception or if you ever found anything that did.
Thanks

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