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Introduction

The antenna enables radios to get reception for their FM and AM bandwidth. A radio with no antenna or a damaged antenna would have distortion of radio waves .

Following these steps would fix the radio reception issues in a short time. There is minimal or no known danger associated with replacing the antenna .

What you need

Step 1

              Antenna               
  • Power off and disconnect the radio from any power source.

Power off and disconnect the radio from any power source.

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Step 2

  • Use a mini screwdriver to remove the two screws from the battery compartment.
  • Gently insert an opening tool where the FM/AM/Off switch is, to force your way up.
  • Insert the opening tool in the other side where the volume and the earphone go.
  • You will hear hinges pop open.

Use a mini screwdriver to remove the two screws from the battery compartment.

Gently insert an opening tool where the FM/AM/Off switch is, to force your way up.

Insert the opening tool in the other side where the volume and the earphone go.

You will hear hinges pop open.

Step 3

  • Use the mini screwdriver to remove the screw holding the motherboard.
  • Unscrew the damaged antenna.

Use the mini screwdriver to remove the screw holding the motherboard.

Unscrew the damaged antenna.

Step 4

  • Use the mini screwdriver to replace the new antenna.

Use the mini screwdriver to replace the new antenna.

Step 5

  • Use the mini screwdriver to assemble the motherboard.

Use the mini screwdriver to assemble the motherboard.

Step 6

  • Use the mini screwdriver to assemble the cover.
  • Insert the batteries.

Use the mini screwdriver to assemble the cover.

Insert the batteries.

Step 7

  • Switch on the radio.

Switch on the radio.

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Mason Smith - Aug 26, 2022

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Where would one acquire a compatible replacement antenna for this model of radio?