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| WhiteBoy |
I use the FM Modulator and have tried every fucking station, but the static has gotten much worse lately. And seems to get worse as the morning goes on.
Anyone else having this problem?
Any way to fix it?
I don't think I can get it hard wired. I have a Honda Accord with factory stereo.
Help, I had to turn on testicular radio this morning.
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| kali |
have you tried this site to help find an empty channel in your area?
even though 88.1 (the default) works ok for me, I found a better frequency that gives me a stronger signal. |
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| Kodiak101 |
| Which system to you have? |
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| WhiteBoy |
Quote: Originally posted by kali
have you tried this site to help find an empty channel in your area?
even though 88.1 (the default) works ok for me, I found a better frequency that gives me a stronger signal. |
yeah, I did use that site to find the best channels. I am still getting static though.
I have the Starmate Replay. |
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| boombox |
Quote: Originally posted by WhiteBoy
I use the FM Modulator and have tried every fucking station, but the static has gotten much worse lately. And seems to get worse as the morning goes on.
Anyone else having this problem?
Any way to fix it?
I don't think I can get it hard wired. I have a Honda Accord with factory stereo.
Help, I had to turn on testicular radio this morning.
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There's an easy cost-effection permanent solution to your problem: Wire FM Modulation Relay, seen here: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...d=1117177049245
It's easy to connect and it doesn't matter that you have a Honda Accord with a factory stereo. You just need to be able to access the back of your car stereo where the car antenna plugs into the back. If you can access this, it will take just a few minutes to connect. Or just pay BestBuy or CircuitCity to connect it for you. It only works for the Starmate or Sportster. It connects to the FM-Out these receivers have. It senses when you have turn on your Sirius radio, then it electronically disconnects the car's antenna from the factory radio. When you turn off your Sirius radio, the relay automatically reconnects the car antenna so you can use your FM/AM radio.
It's easy, inexpensive, and will solve ALL static problems permanently. Highly recommended to EVERYONE in a mid to large city. You won't regret it, it's awesome. Good luck! |
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| WhiteBoy |
| Thanks, I'll give one of these a try. |
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| bigbearballs |
| This is great, I hate the static too. |
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| DaveHondoras |
cheap radios (even expensive ones today, really) often have horrible adjacent channel rejection and most likely you are hearing channels on both sides of your selected freq.
the reason it gets worse is because stations usually run lower power at night and increase during the day.
if you are interested or want an excuse to buy a new cd player i believe you can find consumer information on the different models about this issue.
that said, all u really need is that relay. quick easy fix :D |
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| BeerPal |
| I removed the factory AM/FM radio antenna from its mount on my Ford van. Crystal clear Sirius reception now. |
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| DaveHondoras |
| lol that works 2 |
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| Bebop420 |
Quote: Originally posted by kali
have you tried this site to help find an empty channel in your area?
even though 88.1 (the default) works ok for me, I found a better frequency that gives me a stronger signal. |
Great find Kali. Thanks alot. Def. worth a sticky IMO. I could never find a station that works. Always wound up with a mix of Howard and a Hatian religious radio. (which surprisingly is really freakin funny) |
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| Darth KathieLee |
| Just use 87.7. I've never once had a problem. |
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| snappy |
Quote: Originally posted by boombox
There's an easy cost-effection permanent solution to your problem: Wire FM Modulation Relay, seen here: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...d=1117177049245
It's easy to connect and it doesn't matter that you have a Honda Accord with a factory stereo. You just need to be able to access the back of your car stereo where the car antenna plugs into the back. If you can access this, it will take just a few minutes to connect. Or just pay BestBuy or CircuitCity to connect it for you. It only works for the Starmate or Sportster. It connects to the FM-Out these receivers have. It senses when you have turn on your Sirius radio, then it electronically disconnects the car's antenna from the factory radio. When you turn off your Sirius radio, the relay automatically reconnects the car antenna so you can use your FM/AM radio.
It's easy, inexpensive, and will solve ALL static problems permanently. Highly recommended to EVERYONE in a mid to large city. You won't regret it, it's awesome. Good luck! |
i got the FM relay... works GREAT... it costs 20 bucks. well worth the money... easy to install- it plugs into your radio and in line with your antenna... sweet! |
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| Fa-Fa-Fo-Ha |
| I've read unscrewing the car's antenna works as well. |
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| StevenintheATL |
Quote: Originally posted by Fa-Fa-Fo-Ha
I've read unscrewing the car's antenna works as well. |
That's what my boss did with his receiver (He's a Brand X subscriber :mad: ).
What's crazy with mine is the fact that I get bleed over from stations in Greenville, SC and Birmingham, AL at times. The above linked station finder site shows 98.9 to be a good frequency for the Atlanta area, but I sometimes get interference from the 98.9 stations in the two cities mentioned above. I would unscrew the antenna in my work truck, but occassional, I do listen to AM radio to get a better traffic report (I've been stuck in traffic and Sirius' traffic for Atlanta didn't even mention it). |
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| regular eric |
I've used 107.7 with no problems.
On a different topic, my wife has noticed an increased amount of static on lower frequency FM stations (local, NPR stations) Perhaps this static is due to the increase in number of satellite radios? |
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| muntz |
| one thing that helped in my reception is to turn off the stereo on the signal... for me it helps removing the static |
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| STLSteve |
I used to have no problem with static - until I dropped my starmate. Then it gradually my FM transmitter got weaker and weaker.
I had to hard-wire mine (tape-deck connection). |
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| hammyhamhands |
| Thanks for the info on the FMFIND for my sirius. Just did a quick search and found a new channel that is ten times better than the on I had been using. I also plan to go get the FM Modulator at Best Buy. |
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| BelowTheCrowd |
You can hardwire it into most Accords, it's just a "hidden" feature that Honda won't tell you about. I did it in my Acura TSX, which uses the same radio.
You need one of these: http://www.logjamelectronics.com/sounsnhond3.html
If your vehicle has navigation like mine, you also need the "pass through" cable listed lower on that page.
If it has factory XM, your installation will disable it. Like you care.
The SNHOND3 adaptor convinces your radio headunit that there's an extra CD changer in there somewhere, so it'll take the auxiliary input.
Run the cables carefully and you'll end up with a really professional looking installation.
While I was at it I ran a second set of inputs to my center console, which I could use for the ipod when my Sirius unit isn't in use:
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| Ozzy5150 |
Quote: Originally posted by kali
have you tried this site to help find an empty channel in your area?
even though 88.1 (the default) works ok for me, I found a better frequency that gives me a stronger signal. |
Oh man thank you so much for this link! I was ready to smash my Starmate with a hammer :mad:
Now it comes in clear and all is good! :cool: |
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