FM Transmitter reception

[joedekock]

I know the rule of thumb about the quality through the fm transmitter on either Sirius or XM, (especially in bigger cities). Last weekend, I traveled to Chicago from West Michigan, and before I left town I took my vehicle through a car wash. I always take off my car antenna before I go through so it does not get bent or come off and do damage to the car in the wash. After I did this I got better reception on all the frequencies through the FM transmitter on my XM roady 2. I also did not have to change the station or have any interference when I was in Chicago which is a real shocker because Chicago has a radio station on seemingly every other frequency. Anyway, I left the antenna off of my car so that I can continue to enjoy the crystal clear reception I now get on the FM transmitter, and wanted to pass this info along to others if they wish to try it.

 

[charper1]

Yes, this is true because now your FM head unit (and any antenna cable run) is only able to receive signals from about 5' - 10' thus the FM modulator is the only signal in range. For users with removable, non-motorised antenna, that is a nice idea.

 

[ronfelder]

I know the rule of thumb about the quality through the fm transmitter on either Sirius or XM, (especially in bigger cities). Last weekend, I traveled to Chicago from West Michigan, and before I left town I took my vehicle through a car wash. I always take off my car antenna before I go through so it does not get bent or come off and do damage to the car in the wash. After I did this I got better reception on all the frequencies through the FM transmitter on my XM roady 2. I also did not have to change the station or have any interference when I was in Chicago which is a real shocker because Chicago has a radio station on seemingly every other frequency. Anyway, I left the antenna off of my car so that I can continue to enjoy the crystal clear reception I now get on the FM transmitter, and wanted to pass this info along to others if they wish to try it.

guess it took a rocket scientist from the midwest that if you take off the antennna that you no longer recieve ota stations.

 

[joedekock]

guess it took a rocket scientist from the midwest that if you take off the antennna that you no longer recieve ota stations.

And I suppose the most intelligent one's have the smart-ass follow up remarks?

 

[Van]

guess it took a rocket scientist from the midwest that if you take off the antennna that you no longer recieve ota stations.

Guess it takes a rocket scientist to see that the actual point of the post was that his signal reception improved on his satellite radio.

 

[HCI]

This guy comes in, has 2 post, joined in yesterday, and already trying to start trouble.

NOT GOOD!

 

[Diamond Jim]

How many people know that their car antenna will unscrew from it's base? I didn't for years, until I broke one. I thought they still had a large hollow bolt on the bottom that you had to put through a hole in the fender and tighten from the inside. Guess things have changed since I put that AM/FM, 8 track in the '67. Camero.

Joedekock, thank's for the tip. It beats using that cassette apdapter.

 

[charper1]

Not all antennas are created that way, but many will. In fact, of the 3 cars I have, none will do this.

 

[who_the]

A couple of cars I've had have had their antennas embedded in either the windshield or side window, so this wouldn't have been an option.

I'm sure you guys have probably heard of the C. Crane transmitters with the adjustable transmission strength? They're pricey but they actually work. (For you and for the several cars around you, at least.)

 

[Jordan420]

The best option if you can not hardwire your sat. radio is to use a wired FM Modulator Relay

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-Qz58oteKrhX/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=251550&I=60714110&id=review

It connects BETWEEN your FM radio & your antenna. You can use ANY ferquency because it cuts off the outside (AM/FM antenna) while you sat radio is turned on & passes thru the AM/FM signal when your sat radio is turned off


Jordan