Antenna sucks!

ToplessCutie · 04-11-2008, 11:45 AM

I have the stock radio (non-Monsoon) but the radio reception sucks! Any advice on how to get a better signal? I added a new amp, speakers and sub, so the cd/ipod sound great...but I can't get a decent radio channel to save my life...even in downtown Houston!

Bogie · 04-11-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ToplessCutie

I have the stock radio (non-Monsoon) but the radio reception sucks! Any advice on how to get a better signal? I added a new amp, speakers and sub, so the cd/ipod sound great...but I can't get a decent radio channel to save my life...even in downtown Houston!

Me thinks your antenna signal is not getting to your radio amplifier; must be a disconnect or the radio amp itself is bad. The stock antenna is obnoxiously long for a reason.....it works!

Jet Sky · 04-11-2008, 05:16 PM

Check to see if you have a Local / Distance button. I'll check my wifes car. That may have an effect

ggccg · 04-11-2008, 05:31 PM

and make sure your antenna is screwed down tight.

SkyTrail · 04-11-2008, 07:55 PM

You must have a wiring or component issue somewhere. I unscrewed my factory antenna the day I picked up my R/L because I didn't like the looks of it. It's been in the trunk ever since and I've not put a replacement on. I mostly listen to XM, MP3's and CD's but the few times I wanted to listen to the radio, local stations came in loud and clear with no antenna....

shabby · 04-11-2008, 09:14 PM

The reception isnt that great from the start on our cars, when an 18 wheeler drives past me the reception gets weaker. Nothing you can do about it.

3xHounds · 04-11-2008, 11:13 PM

I have the shorter Opel antenna and reception is great.

**Seagull** · 04-11-2008, 11:34 PM

Only other thing to try would be move to a different area.

Bogie · 04-11-2008, 11:48 PM

I have a little stub and get great reception here in Virginia.

I'm talking radio frequency reception, not affectionate reception.

**Celt03** · 04-12-2008, 12:38 AM

If you are not getting reception in the Houston area then you have a wiring problem - located somewhere between the connections of the radio & antenna.

BigSkyCountry · 04-12-2008, 01:05 AM

We have the opposite problem. Our reception is perfect but the stations suck. They're all owned by Clear Channel. Ray

**G8TR** · 04-12-2008, 01:10 AM

Is Clear Channel everywhere? They seem to own the Tampa area also, that's why I have XM.
You must have a problem, in Houston you should have excellnt reception at all times.

Bogie · 04-12-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BigSkyCountry

We have the opposite problem. Our reception is perfect but the stations suck. They're all owned by Clear Channel. Ray

In other words, you have Clear Clear reception.

gadget · 04-12-2008, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by shabby

The reception isnt that great from the start on our cars, when an 18 wheeler drives past me the reception gets weaker. Nothing you can do about it.

Nothing is any good when you have a guy with a 50 Watt Linear transmitter sitting next to you.

BigSkyCountry · 04-13-2008, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ricthar

Is Clear Channel everywhere?

If I hear Foreigner's "Hot Blooded" one more time, I'm going to see how the Monsoon headend unit takes a hollowpoint from three inches.

Ray

pastohio · 04-13-2008, 12:14 PM

Clear channel is also on XM, channel 173 is my favorite, WLW from Cincy, especially Mike McConnell 9-noon weekdays, very logical and sensible person, also 165 is a clear channel....

southphillylakes · 04-13-2008, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ToplessCutie

I have the stock radio (non-Monsoon) but the radio reception sucks! Any advice on how to get a better signal? I added a new amp, speakers and sub, so the cd/ipod sound great...but I can't get a decent radio channel to save my life...even in downtown Houston!

Was the reception ok before you added the AMP/speakers/sub ?

04-11-2008, 11:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
ToplessCutie Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 7 My Photos: (0)	Antenna sucks! I have the stock radio (non-Monsoon) but the radio reception sucks! Any advice on how to get a better signal? I added a new amp, speakers and sub, so the cd/ipod sound great...but I can't get a decent radio channel to save my life...even in downtown Houston! __________________ White '07 base...but I look damn cute in it :)

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Jet Sky Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Flatlands of Indiana Posts: 16 My Photos: (0)	Check to see if you have a Local / Distance button. I'll check my wifes car. That may have an effect __________________ 2008 Sky, 5 speed manual, Triple Black 2008 Astra, 5 speed manual, star silver

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SkyTrail Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Aspen, Colorado Posts: 45 My Photos: (0)	You must have a wiring or component issue somewhere. I unscrewed my factory antenna the day I picked up my R/L because I didn't like the looks of it. It's been in the trunk ever since and I've not put a replacement on. I mostly listen to XM, MP3's and CD's but the few times I wanted to listen to the radio, local stations came in loud and clear with no antenna.... __________________ 07 Silver Pearl R/L Red Leather Monsoon

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shabby Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: eh Posts: 346 My Photos: (0)	The reception isnt that great from the start on our cars, when an 18 wheeler drives past me the reception gets weaker. Nothing you can do about it. __________________ 2007 Solstice gxp

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3xHounds Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Middle TN Posts: 47 My Photos: (0)	I have the shorter Opel antenna and reception is great. __________________ 2008 Suburst Yellow RL

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ggccg First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under Skip's Skin Posts: 1,496 My Photos: (0)	and make sure your antenna is screwed down tight.

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Bogie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 2,476 My Photos: (0)	I have a little stub and get great reception here in Virginia. I'm talking radio frequency reception, not affectionate reception. __________________ 2008 Redline Black Onyx Black/Red Leather Monsoon 6 Disc Spoiler French Transmission Born July 2007 Snagged 8/31/07 Belle? That's my car Alizée? That's my avatar Me? Forty something male skydriver

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Celt03 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,571 My Photos: (6)	If you are not getting reception in the Houston area then you have a wiring problem - located somewhere between the connections of the radio & antenna. __________________ "Saffyre" 2008 Midnight Blue RL/Black/Black Leather / 5-spd w/Spoiler Magnaflow 3" Quad tip / Chrome Wheels / On Star / 6 CD XM Monsoon / Splash Guards / GT Antenna / WindRestrictor V2 www.imsaturn.com/profile/Celt

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BigSkyCountry Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wyoming Posts: 198 My Photos: (0)	We have the opposite problem. Our reception is perfect but the stations suck. They're all owned by Clear Channel. Ray __________________ 2008 R/L with no cute little name... Stick, Midnight Blue, Black/Tan Leather Tan Top, Monsoon 6 Disc, Spoiler, Fujita CAI, MagnaFlow 3" CatBack, El Rancho red poly swaybar bushings ...and a block heater, unfortunately

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G8TR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 806 My Photos: (3)	Is Clear Channel everywhere? They seem to own the Tampa area also, that's why I have XM. You must have a problem, in Houston you should have excellnt reception at all times. __________________ Life is happenstance, coincidence and what you do to make a difference. Make the best of what you have, work for more and hope for health.

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pastohio Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 80 My Photos: (0)	Clear channel is also on XM, channel 173 is my favorite, WLW from Cincy, especially Mike McConnell 9-noon weekdays, very logical and sensible person, also 165 is a clear channel....

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