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Jul 30, 2010 | 01:26 PM

Blackbeltdually

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improving radio reception

Okay, I know this is trivial but are all PSD radio's as bad in reception as mine. My car and Goldwing pick up a fairly local station but the truck doesn't...and it's FM!
As far as I know it is the stock radio, cd, cassette stereo that comes in these things. Any suggestions other than a new system?
And while we are at it, is there any way to eliminate or lessen the static of the AM? Perhaps my two situations are related.

Jul 30, 2010 | 02:28 PM

rbaker6336

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Check that the ground is clean and tight on the fender and where it plugs into the radio.
I haven't turned my radio on in years but reception use to be good.I guess it still works

Jul 30, 2010 | 05:12 PM

SpringerPop

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Like Ray said above, pull out the radio and ensure that the antenna is plugged in all the way into the back of the unit.

It takes a couple of U-shaped special tools to pull the radio, available at most auto supply houses for about $5. Some folks make them out of coat-hanger wires, too.

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Jul 30, 2010 | 11:11 PM

Blackbeltdually

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Thanks guys, I'll see what I can find tomorrow.

Jul 30, 2010 | 11:21 PM

schlepprock250

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You could always add a wad of aluminum foil at the top...

LOL just kidding,I put a Sony head unit in mine a long time ago,it seems the stock unit had pretty good reception though.I too would check the ant.connection,maybe even try to change out the ant.