There's a amp built into the factory base. Also, power for this amp is sent
down the OEM ant cable. Don't think adding an amp will help.

> wrote in message
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>
> My 2002 Golf has a factory radio (non-Monsoon system).
> It works fine, except some nearby stations really fade
> quickly as I leave town. I drive 45 miles to a nearby
> town a few times every week and these stations are
> nearly gone after about 20 miles. These are both AM
> and FM stations with talk radio programs that I like.
>
> I suppose the problem could be that these are just
> low-powered stations and I am out of luck (can't
> amplify non-existent signals).
>
> Anyway, I visited a local car stereo place today and in
> a moment of weakness I bought an AM/FM antenna booster
> for $20.
>
> I've never installed any kind of car audio equipment.
> Is this sort of thing easy to do? Will I need to remove
> the radio? If so, will this cause problems with the radio
> (password/whatever)? Do I need special tools?
>
> Also, someone told me my car already has an antenna booster.
> How do I check for this? If so, I guess I should get a
> refund for my booster (unless it's okay to use two boosters).
>
> I appreciate any help anyone can send, as I am clearly a rookie
> and need help!
>
> Thanks.
>
> --
> David Swanger
>