Read this Borderlands 3 side mission walkthrough guide of Bad Reception. Including recommended level, side mission tips, objective hints, and more!!!
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Bad Reception - Side Mission Walkthrough
Bad Reception Walkthrough Chart
No. | Procedure |
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1 | Talk to Claptrap to accept this quest |
2 | Head down to Pandora to go to 5 objective markers |
3 | At the laundromat, jump & use ground pound to open the trap door |
4 | Defeat the Psycho inside and grab the hanger |
5 | Go to Sid's Spot then speak to Sid |
6 | Destroy the 3 satellite dishes then defeat Sid to get the foil hat |
7 | When you go to the old shack, defeat the Badass Tink |
8 | Slide into the shack to grab the umbrella |
9 | Go to Spark's Cave and shoot the bull's eye to stop the flow of electricity |
10 | Grab the spork from the Psycho's corpse |
11 | Go to the Satellite Tower & clear the area of enemies |
12 | Shoot the satellite dish to pick up the antenna |
13 | After collecting all items, fast travel to Claptrap to finish the mission |
A Simple Fetch & Deliver Side Mission

This side mission is a simple fetch & deliver quest that requires you to explore different spots in Pandora. Each spot will have its own objective and serves as a beginner's tutorial for moving around in the game.
Bad Reception - Side Mission Tips
Recommended Level Is 5

To start this mission, you need to talk to Claptrap and help him find a suitable antenna. He'll make you collect 5 random things across a variety of spots in Pandora and the Vault Hunter recommended level is 5.
5 Spots To Get Claptrap's Pieces

When you head down to Pandora, there will be 5 spots marked in your map. These spots are where you'll find Claptrap's new antenna pieces so make sure to track the side mission at all times.
Jump & Crouch To Open Trap Door

When you go to the laundromat spot, head up the ledge above the trap door. Jump & crouch to ground pound and force open the trap door so you can gain access to the laundromat.
Final Satellite Dish Needs Long-Range Scoped Weapons

The final satellite dish you need to destroy at Sid's Spot is high above & over his small shack. Follow the connection lines and use a long-range weapon with a scope to destroy it.
Shoot Bull's Eye In Spark's Cave

Spark's Cave is filled with water with an electric current running through it. Find the target above the Psycho corpse and shoot it to power down the electricity.