How To Improve Your iTrip

  • April 24, 2008
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It’s a great little device that helps the miles fly by. And with a quick, easy adjustment, it can help them fly by even louder and clearer.

You Will Need

  • An i-Trip
  • A pocket knife
  • 10” of un-insulated copper wire
  • Tape
How To Improve Your iTrip: Pry i-Trip out of case

Step 1: Pry i-Trip out of case

Carefully pry the i-Trip out of its case.

How To Improve Your iTrip: Tape wire to antenna

Step 2: Tape wire to antenna

You’ll see a metal shield covering one side of the board. This is the antenna. Tape the copper wire to this shield.

How To Improve Your iTrip: Reassemble

Step 3: Reassemble

Reassemble the i-Trip and wrap a few pieces of tape on it to make sure everything stays together.

For a better aesthetic, use colored tape that matches your i-Trip.

How To Improve Your iTrip: Turn it on

Step 4: Turn it on

Turn it on and relax; your new antenna extension will keep your life static free.

There are downloadable applications available online which help you find the best local station to use for your i-Trip.

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Comments (2)

lchaya

i really like this idea!

over 3 years ago by lchaya

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davidrich

which are the downloadable applications that help you find the best local station for my iTrip?

over 3 years ago by davidrich

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