Why is my FM radio reception so weak?
Some reception, but its pretty weak—- That would indicate that COMAND / radio and antennas are working, but the amplifier isnt passing a strong enough signal. That MAY be due to bad amplifier, poor contact between antenna and amplifier or having a metallic tint applied to the rear window glass.
How can I tell if my FM radio is having interference?
Problems on FM radio can normally be identified by the type of sound effect you can hear. Crackling, whining, buzzing, rasping or clicks and pops, could point to a nearby source of electrical interference. The first step in troubleshooting your problem is to rule out common problems and decide whether it’s a reception or interference problem.
What to do if you are having radio reception issues?
Check if the problem occurs on all radio stations or just one. If the reception issue is specific to ABC Radio stations, you can check to see if there’s a known outage or planned maintenance affecting your area here. Listeners experiencing FM reception problems should first check to see if their radio and antenna are operating correctly.
Why do I get bad radio reception in my car?
A station having a low-powered transmitter can cause reception problems, as well as a station that is a distance from where you are and the signal loses stamina by the time it reaches you. Verify the antenna lead is connected to the antenna jack on the rear of the car stereo receiver and that the connection is secure.
Why did my FM radio signal go away?
The likely source of this problem is not that the FM signal went away, but that it was overwhelmed by a local interference (RFI) source. Certain electrical systems, like high-intensity lighting, can generate a lot of “white noise” in the VHF range, including the FM broadcast band.
Problems on FM radio can normally be identified by the type of sound effect you can hear. Crackling, whining, buzzing, rasping or clicks and pops, could point to a nearby source of electrical interference. The first step in troubleshooting your problem is to rule out common problems and decide whether it’s a reception or interference problem.
A station having a low-powered transmitter can cause reception problems, as well as a station that is a distance from where you are and the signal loses stamina by the time it reaches you. Verify the antenna lead is connected to the antenna jack on the rear of the car stereo receiver and that the connection is secure.
How to troubleshoot poor or no AM or FM radio reception?
If you have an amplifier connected, disconnect the amplifier power. If the AM reception now improves, the amplifier is the problem. There is not a fix for this other than lowering the GAIN feature on the amplifier, if applicable. Try resetting the car stereo. There could also be a poor ground connection.