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.