Radio aerial wanted

[AngusMcDoon]

I want a radio aerial for my FM radio receiver, to mount of the pushpit. Any suggestions as who supplies a waterproof rail-mountable one?

Thanks.

 

[dickh]

I've used one of those stumpy flexible ones sold in car spares shops - OK, bits will rust eventually, but when they fall to pieces you buy another. Being flexible doesn't matter if it gets knocked now and again.

 

[fireball]

Any reason you need to mount it outside?
We've just purchased a cheap telescopic one and mounted in a tall locker - ok reception isn't going to be the best ever - but it is one less item outside and no thru-deck fittings either....

 

[snowleopard]

i shoved a yard of wire behind the headlining and stuck it into the central pin of the aerial socket. crude, but it seems to do the job.

 

[alahol2]

Wire coat hanger works for me, you could even be artistic with it.

 

[AngusMcDoon]

At the moment I have a length of wire inside pushed into the aerial socket on the back of the radio, and reception is not good. I will try an aerial internally next. Thanks for the suggestion.