Bad FM radio reception

[2001 Sapphire Blue]

I live about 60 miles from KC and can't get the stations without a lot of static. My daily driver has no problem. I took it to my stereo guy and he put in a FM power booster...didn't help. He said it's because of the antennae being in the windshield. Anybody have the same problem? What suggestions do you guys have?

 

[vipah]

Yes, my radio reception isn't very good.

 

[2001 Sapphire Blue]

C'mon guys...I know there's some stereo gurus out there. Chime in!!!!!

 

[Mopar Steve]

The car isn't meant for picking up radio signals, it is made to pick up chicks.

 

[joe117]

There is an amplifier between the windshield antenna and the radio. At least there is on my 94.

It's possible that an aftermarket radio guy might not reconnect the power wire that feeds the amp. If the amp wasn't connected, you wouldn't get any signal even with a booster amp.

Of course, my amp is connected properly but I still get poor FM and no AM at all.
I do live in a bad radio area, they are far away, but all my other cars have no problem.

 

[Jeff Torrey]

My reception is great. Antenna is on the drivers rear quarter.

 

[GTS Bruce]

I turn on the radio every once in a while to see if it works.Why would you listen to it if you can listen to the car itself singing. Bruce

 

[2001 Sapphire Blue]

There is an amplifier between the windshield antenna and the radio. At least there is on my 94.

It's possible that an aftermarket radio guy might not reconnect the power wire that feeds the amp. If the amp wasn't connected, you wouldn't get any signal even with a booster amp.

Of course, my amp is connected properly but I still get poor FM and no AM at all.
I do live in a bad radio area, they are far away, but all my other cars have no problem.

Joe, thanks for the only serious reply!!I knew I'd get some off the wall answers from the peanut gallery!!

 

[GTS Bruce]

Peanuts?Not allowed in my car.No smoking either. Bruce