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Review on πŸ“‘ Bingfu Car Antenna Amplifier: Boost FM AM Radio Signal & Improve Reception in Volkswagen Audi VW Skoda BMW Vehicles by Luke Cotton

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Big disappointment - throw away and install replacement

I had a Kunfine universal car stereo amplifier, model ANT-208 (listed by Revain among several manufacturers) installed in a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited for about 18 months when a problem led me to suspect that the amplifier was the cause could be problem with FM separation. Although the original amp was sensational on FM it didn't overtake AM so I decided to try this amp which had the necessary Fakra connectors and got rid of two adapters in the previous setup. Unfortunately, I found two things: 1.) The problem was in the radio, not the original amp; and 2.) This amp is nowhere near Universal in FM enhancement. I don't think this affects the original FM signal level, although it does let AM through at a level Universal didn't have. Since I have to take the dashboard apart again to fix the radio, I'm throwing that amp out and putting in a new universal amp. I hope they've improved AM performance in the 18 months since original purchase, but even if it's still FM only it's worth it. You can read my test report on the universal amplifier under this product. RLT

Pros
  • Increase radio signal and reduce noise.
Cons
  • Blank