Tom's VR6 wrote:
>
> In rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled, Mike Smith wrote:
>
> >
> >My reception sucks too. I just bought a new antenna from VW for $75.
> >and it did not cure the problem. I also have a new Sony Radio so I am
> >at a loss as to what teh problem is.
>
> I would suspect that the Sony radio does not superimpose the power
> over the coaxial cable that the amplified VW requires.
>
> > I toyed with the idea of just
> >installing a regular antenna on the fender or something but I wanted
> >to try the booster deal first. I think it is simple to install but
> >you have to open your dashboard and grab the radio. The plugs are
> >inline but you may need to grab a hot lead to power it.

If using an after market head unit (that does not put power on the
antenna cable) you can use on of these:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-AFAzTv7...400&I=097DIN12.
If that link does not work, search for part number 097DIN12 at
http://www.crutchfield.com.