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Sirius Static!
I received a Sirius satellite system and subscription with the new
Audiovox receiver. At home, the signal is wonderful. But there is a problem listening in the car that is making me think of returning the whole thing. Problem: There is very bad static resembling AM radio reception when listening to Sirius in my car . The signal bars on the satellite radio indicate 2 or 3 bars. After the initial installation, the FM radio station assigned to that frequency kept interrupting the satellite signal. Called Sirius; they told me to adjust the lever on the side of the mobile mount and select different FM radio frequencies - this did not work. I took the car back to Circuit City, had the mobile dock hard-wired under the dash (not plugged into the cigarette adaptor). The radio interruption is not happening anymore, but the static still is. Other information if it matters: the car is a 2001 Honda Accord; mobile dock is installed in the center console under the dash; the antennae is on my trunk. Questions: 1) Is the static typical of satellite radio? 2) If not, any suggestions for solutions? Thank you for any advice. Cindy |
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Sirius Static!
Is the static there when the engine is on?
If the static goes away when the engine is off, then the interference is from something in the engine. If the reception is poor, thus being the reason for the static, then the installation must be properly checked out. I know of a few people that have Satellite radio in their cars, and there are no faults. -- Greetings, Jerry Greenberg GLG Technologies GLG ========================================= WebPage http://www.zoom-one.com Electronics http://www.zoom-one.com/electron.htm ========================================= "Cindy" wrote in message om... I received a Sirius satellite system and subscription with the new Audiovox receiver. At home, the signal is wonderful. But there is a problem listening in the car that is making me think of returning the whole thing. Problem: There is very bad static resembling AM radio reception when listening to Sirius in my car . The signal bars on the satellite radio indicate 2 or 3 bars. After the initial installation, the FM radio station assigned to that frequency kept interrupting the satellite signal. Called Sirius; they told me to adjust the lever on the side of the mobile mount and select different FM radio frequencies - this did not work. I took the car back to Circuit City, had the mobile dock hard-wired under the dash (not plugged into the cigarette adaptor). The radio interruption is not happening anymore, but the static still is. Other information if it matters: the car is a 2001 Honda Accord; mobile dock is installed in the center console under the dash; the antennae is on my trunk. Questions: 1) Is the static typical of satellite radio? 2) If not, any suggestions for solutions? Thank you for any advice. Cindy |
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Sirius Static!
Is the static there when the engine is on?
If the static goes away when the engine is off, then the interference is from something in the engine. If the reception is poor, thus being the reason for the static, then the installation must be properly checked out. I know of a few people that have Satellite radio in their cars, and there are no faults. -- Greetings, Jerry Greenberg GLG Technologies GLG ========================================= WebPage http://www.zoom-one.com Electronics http://www.zoom-one.com/electron.htm ========================================= "Cindy" wrote in message om... I received a Sirius satellite system and subscription with the new Audiovox receiver. At home, the signal is wonderful. But there is a problem listening in the car that is making me think of returning the whole thing. Problem: There is very bad static resembling AM radio reception when listening to Sirius in my car . The signal bars on the satellite radio indicate 2 or 3 bars. After the initial installation, the FM radio station assigned to that frequency kept interrupting the satellite signal. Called Sirius; they told me to adjust the lever on the side of the mobile mount and select different FM radio frequencies - this did not work. I took the car back to Circuit City, had the mobile dock hard-wired under the dash (not plugged into the cigarette adaptor). The radio interruption is not happening anymore, but the static still is. Other information if it matters: the car is a 2001 Honda Accord; mobile dock is installed in the center console under the dash; the antennae is on my trunk. Questions: 1) Is the static typical of satellite radio? 2) If not, any suggestions for solutions? Thank you for any advice. Cindy |
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Sirius Static!
Is the static there when the engine is on?
If the static goes away when the engine is off, then the interference is from something in the engine. If the reception is poor, thus being the reason for the static, then the installation must be properly checked out. I know of a few people that have Satellite radio in their cars, and there are no faults. -- Greetings, Jerry Greenberg GLG Technologies GLG ========================================= WebPage http://www.zoom-one.com Electronics http://www.zoom-one.com/electron.htm ========================================= "Cindy" wrote in message om... I received a Sirius satellite system and subscription with the new Audiovox receiver. At home, the signal is wonderful. But there is a problem listening in the car that is making me think of returning the whole thing. Problem: There is very bad static resembling AM radio reception when listening to Sirius in my car . The signal bars on the satellite radio indicate 2 or 3 bars. After the initial installation, the FM radio station assigned to that frequency kept interrupting the satellite signal. Called Sirius; they told me to adjust the lever on the side of the mobile mount and select different FM radio frequencies - this did not work. I took the car back to Circuit City, had the mobile dock hard-wired under the dash (not plugged into the cigarette adaptor). The radio interruption is not happening anymore, but the static still is. Other information if it matters: the car is a 2001 Honda Accord; mobile dock is installed in the center console under the dash; the antennae is on my trunk. Questions: 1) Is the static typical of satellite radio? 2) If not, any suggestions for solutions? Thank you for any advice. Cindy |
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Sirius Static!
Jerry, thank you for responding.
I did try the engine test. The problem remains. I guess the next step is to go back to CC again. Any other ideas, anyone? Still hopeful, CH "Jerry G." wrote in message ... Is the static there when the engine is on? If the static goes away when the engine is off, then the interference is from something in the engine. If the reception is poor, thus being the reason for the static, then the installation must be properly checked out. I know of a few people that have Satellite radio in their cars, and there are no faults. -- Greetings, Jerry Greenberg GLG Technologies GLG ========================================= WebPage http://www.zoom-one.com Electronics http://www.zoom-one.com/electron.htm ========================================= "Cindy" wrote in message om... I received a Sirius satellite system and subscription with the new Audiovox receiver. At home, the signal is wonderful. But there is a problem listening in the car that is making me think of returning the whole thing. Problem: There is very bad static resembling AM radio reception when listening to Sirius in my car . The signal bars on the satellite radio indicate 2 or 3 bars. After the initial installation, the FM radio station assigned to that frequency kept interrupting the satellite signal. Called Sirius; they told me to adjust the lever on the side of the mobile mount and select different FM radio frequencies - this did not work. I took the car back to Circuit City, had the mobile dock hard-wired under the dash (not plugged into the cigarette adaptor). The radio interruption is not happening anymore, but the static still is. Other information if it matters: the car is a 2001 Honda Accord; mobile dock is installed in the center console under the dash; the antennae is on my trunk. Questions: 1) Is the static typical of satellite radio? 2) If not, any suggestions for solutions? Thank you for any advice. Cindy |
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Sirius Static!
Jerry, thank you for responding.
I did try the engine test. The problem remains. I guess the next step is to go back to CC again. Any other ideas, anyone? Still hopeful, CH "Jerry G." wrote in message ... Is the static there when the engine is on? If the static goes away when the engine is off, then the interference is from something in the engine. If the reception is poor, thus being the reason for the static, then the installation must be properly checked out. I know of a few people that have Satellite radio in their cars, and there are no faults. -- Greetings, Jerry Greenberg GLG Technologies GLG ========================================= WebPage http://www.zoom-one.com Electronics http://www.zoom-one.com/electron.htm ========================================= "Cindy" wrote in message om... I received a Sirius satellite system and subscription with the new Audiovox receiver. At home, the signal is wonderful. But there is a problem listening in the car that is making me think of returning the whole thing. Problem: There is very bad static resembling AM radio reception when listening to Sirius in my car . The signal bars on the satellite radio indicate 2 or 3 bars. After the initial installation, the FM radio station assigned to that frequency kept interrupting the satellite signal. Called Sirius; they told me to adjust the lever on the side of the mobile mount and select different FM radio frequencies - this did not work. I took the car back to Circuit City, had the mobile dock hard-wired under the dash (not plugged into the cigarette adaptor). The radio interruption is not happening anymore, but the static still is. Other information if it matters: the car is a 2001 Honda Accord; mobile dock is installed in the center console under the dash; the antennae is on my trunk. Questions: 1) Is the static typical of satellite radio? 2) If not, any suggestions for solutions? Thank you for any advice. Cindy |
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Sirius Static!
Jerry, thank you for responding.
I did try the engine test. The problem remains. I guess the next step is to go back to CC again. Any other ideas, anyone? Still hopeful, CH "Jerry G." wrote in message ... Is the static there when the engine is on? If the static goes away when the engine is off, then the interference is from something in the engine. If the reception is poor, thus being the reason for the static, then the installation must be properly checked out. I know of a few people that have Satellite radio in their cars, and there are no faults. -- Greetings, Jerry Greenberg GLG Technologies GLG ========================================= WebPage http://www.zoom-one.com Electronics http://www.zoom-one.com/electron.htm ========================================= "Cindy" wrote in message om... I received a Sirius satellite system and subscription with the new Audiovox receiver. At home, the signal is wonderful. But there is a problem listening in the car that is making me think of returning the whole thing. Problem: There is very bad static resembling AM radio reception when listening to Sirius in my car . The signal bars on the satellite radio indicate 2 or 3 bars. After the initial installation, the FM radio station assigned to that frequency kept interrupting the satellite signal. Called Sirius; they told me to adjust the lever on the side of the mobile mount and select different FM radio frequencies - this did not work. I took the car back to Circuit City, had the mobile dock hard-wired under the dash (not plugged into the cigarette adaptor). The radio interruption is not happening anymore, but the static still is. Other information if it matters: the car is a 2001 Honda Accord; mobile dock is installed in the center console under the dash; the antennae is on my trunk. Questions: 1) Is the static typical of satellite radio? 2) If not, any suggestions for solutions? Thank you for any advice. Cindy |
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Sirius Static!
In article , Cindy
wrote: Jerry, thank you for responding. I did try the engine test. The problem remains. I guess the next step is to go back to CC again. Any other ideas, anyone? Still hopeful, CH If you turn off your Sirius receiver, do you hear an off-the-air radio station? If so, that could be leaking through even though you have a hard-wired connection. Try a different radio frequency. You have 4 to choose from. Here in the Twin Cities, I had a problem where all 4 of the choices of radio stations were used locally, so I had to pick the weakest one. I still get bleed-through when driving in certain areas of town. Having a system that doesn't use the FM modultor, rather, is direct connected, often works much better. The sound quality is better, too. -john- -- ================================================== ================== John A. Weeks III 952-432-2708 Newave Communications http://www.johnweeks.com ================================================== ================== |
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Sirius Static!
In article , Cindy
wrote: Jerry, thank you for responding. I did try the engine test. The problem remains. I guess the next step is to go back to CC again. Any other ideas, anyone? Still hopeful, CH If you turn off your Sirius receiver, do you hear an off-the-air radio station? If so, that could be leaking through even though you have a hard-wired connection. Try a different radio frequency. You have 4 to choose from. Here in the Twin Cities, I had a problem where all 4 of the choices of radio stations were used locally, so I had to pick the weakest one. I still get bleed-through when driving in certain areas of town. Having a system that doesn't use the FM modultor, rather, is direct connected, often works much better. The sound quality is better, too. -john- -- ================================================== ================== John A. Weeks III 952-432-2708 Newave Communications http://www.johnweeks.com ================================================== ================== |
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Sirius Static!
In article , Cindy
wrote: Jerry, thank you for responding. I did try the engine test. The problem remains. I guess the next step is to go back to CC again. Any other ideas, anyone? Still hopeful, CH If you turn off your Sirius receiver, do you hear an off-the-air radio station? If so, that could be leaking through even though you have a hard-wired connection. Try a different radio frequency. You have 4 to choose from. Here in the Twin Cities, I had a problem where all 4 of the choices of radio stations were used locally, so I had to pick the weakest one. I still get bleed-through when driving in certain areas of town. Having a system that doesn't use the FM modultor, rather, is direct connected, often works much better. The sound quality is better, too. -john- -- ================================================== ================== John A. Weeks III 952-432-2708 Newave Communications http://www.johnweeks.com ================================================== ================== |
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Sirius Static!
"John A. Weeks III" wrote in message ...
In article , Cindy wrote: Jerry, thank you for responding. I did try the engine test. The problem remains. I guess the next step is to go back to CC again. Any other ideas, anyone? Still hopeful, CH If you turn off your Sirius receiver, do you hear an off-the-air radio station? If so, that could be leaking through even though you have a hard-wired connection. Try a different radio frequency. You have 4 to choose from. Here in the Twin Cities, I had a problem where all 4 of the choices of radio stations were used locally, so I had to pick the weakest one. I still get bleed-through when driving in certain areas of town. Having a system that doesn't use the FM modultor, rather, is direct connected, often works much better. The sound quality is better, too. -john- Thwere have been lots of posts about static and Sat radio stuff on Ramsey's site lately. (they make transmitter kits,and whatnot) Call Sirius,or whoever makes the radio.Alot of times it's caused from some RF source within the Sat/XM/whatever reciever.They should send you a "patch cord" with a ferrite bead on one end,and maybe a couple small caps (couple pF) to filter out the noise,for free! have a look around on the forum at http://www.ramseyelectronics.com/cgi...ultimatebb.cgi You'll probably see a few posts about XM/Sirius and transmittters etc.,could be useful. |
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Sirius Static!
"John A. Weeks III" wrote in message ...
In article , Cindy wrote: Jerry, thank you for responding. I did try the engine test. The problem remains. I guess the next step is to go back to CC again. Any other ideas, anyone? Still hopeful, CH If you turn off your Sirius receiver, do you hear an off-the-air radio station? If so, that could be leaking through even though you have a hard-wired connection. Try a different radio frequency. You have 4 to choose from. Here in the Twin Cities, I had a problem where all 4 of the choices of radio stations were used locally, so I had to pick the weakest one. I still get bleed-through when driving in certain areas of town. Having a system that doesn't use the FM modultor, rather, is direct connected, often works much better. The sound quality is better, too. -john- Thwere have been lots of posts about static and Sat radio stuff on Ramsey's site lately. (they make transmitter kits,and whatnot) Call Sirius,or whoever makes the radio.Alot of times it's caused from some RF source within the Sat/XM/whatever reciever.They should send you a "patch cord" with a ferrite bead on one end,and maybe a couple small caps (couple pF) to filter out the noise,for free! have a look around on the forum at http://www.ramseyelectronics.com/cgi...ultimatebb.cgi You'll probably see a few posts about XM/Sirius and transmittters etc.,could be useful. |
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Sirius Static!
"John A. Weeks III" wrote in message ...
In article , Cindy wrote: Jerry, thank you for responding. I did try the engine test. The problem remains. I guess the next step is to go back to CC again. Any other ideas, anyone? Still hopeful, CH If you turn off your Sirius receiver, do you hear an off-the-air radio station? If so, that could be leaking through even though you have a hard-wired connection. Try a different radio frequency. You have 4 to choose from. Here in the Twin Cities, I had a problem where all 4 of the choices of radio stations were used locally, so I had to pick the weakest one. I still get bleed-through when driving in certain areas of town. Having a system that doesn't use the FM modultor, rather, is direct connected, often works much better. The sound quality is better, too. -john- Thwere have been lots of posts about static and Sat radio stuff on Ramsey's site lately. (they make transmitter kits,and whatnot) Call Sirius,or whoever makes the radio.Alot of times it's caused from some RF source within the Sat/XM/whatever reciever.They should send you a "patch cord" with a ferrite bead on one end,and maybe a couple small caps (couple pF) to filter out the noise,for free! have a look around on the forum at http://www.ramseyelectronics.com/cgi...ultimatebb.cgi You'll probably see a few posts about XM/Sirius and transmittters etc.,could be useful. |
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Sirius Static!
The problem is solved! Here's how:
I took the car back to Circuit City in Ft.Worth, TX. They tried replacing the mobile mount; the static remained. Next, they tried installing a FM Modulator that is directly wired instead of being wireless. That did it! I drove all around DFW in high spots, low spots, under overpasses, and by radio towers to make sure the problem was solved. Apparently, some cars don't do well with the wireless FM modulator. Anyway, so far, so great! I finally have the clear sound that was expected! Many thanks to all who responded which helped me suggest solutions and speak the lingo to the installers. Cindy (Nothing40) wrote in message . com... "John A. Weeks III" wrote in message ... In article , Cindy wrote: Jerry, thank you for responding. I did try the engine test. The problem remains. I guess the next step is to go back to CC again. Any other ideas, anyone? Still hopeful, CH If you turn off your Sirius receiver, do you hear an off-the-air radio station? If so, that could be leaking through even though you have a hard-wired connection. Try a different radio frequency. You have 4 to choose from. Here in the Twin Cities, I had a problem where all 4 of the choices of radio stations were used locally, so I had to pick the weakest one. I still get bleed-through when driving in certain areas of town. Having a system that doesn't use the FM modultor, rather, is direct connected, often works much better. The sound quality is better, too. -john- Thwere have been lots of posts about static and Sat radio stuff on Ramsey's site lately. (they make transmitter kits,and whatnot) Call Sirius,or whoever makes the radio.Alot of times it's caused from some RF source within the Sat/XM/whatever reciever.They should send you a "patch cord" with a ferrite bead on one end,and maybe a couple small caps (couple pF) to filter out the noise,for free! have a look around on the forum at http://www.ramseyelectronics.com/cgi...ultimatebb.cgi You'll probably see a few posts about XM/Sirius and transmittters etc.,could be useful. |
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Sirius Static!
The problem is solved! Here's how:
I took the car back to Circuit City in Ft.Worth, TX. They tried replacing the mobile mount; the static remained. Next, they tried installing a FM Modulator that is directly wired instead of being wireless. That did it! I drove all around DFW in high spots, low spots, under overpasses, and by radio towers to make sure the problem was solved. Apparently, some cars don't do well with the wireless FM modulator. Anyway, so far, so great! I finally have the clear sound that was expected! Many thanks to all who responded which helped me suggest solutions and speak the lingo to the installers. Cindy (Nothing40) wrote in message . com... "John A. Weeks III" wrote in message ... In article , Cindy wrote: Jerry, thank you for responding. I did try the engine test. The problem remains. I guess the next step is to go back to CC again. Any other ideas, anyone? Still hopeful, CH If you turn off your Sirius receiver, do you hear an off-the-air radio station? If so, that could be leaking through even though you have a hard-wired connection. Try a different radio frequency. You have 4 to choose from. Here in the Twin Cities, I had a problem where all 4 of the choices of radio stations were used locally, so I had to pick the weakest one. I still get bleed-through when driving in certain areas of town. Having a system that doesn't use the FM modultor, rather, is direct connected, often works much better. The sound quality is better, too. -john- Thwere have been lots of posts about static and Sat radio stuff on Ramsey's site lately. (they make transmitter kits,and whatnot) Call Sirius,or whoever makes the radio.Alot of times it's caused from some RF source within the Sat/XM/whatever reciever.They should send you a "patch cord" with a ferrite bead on one end,and maybe a couple small caps (couple pF) to filter out the noise,for free! have a look around on the forum at http://www.ramseyelectronics.com/cgi...ultimatebb.cgi You'll probably see a few posts about XM/Sirius and transmittters etc.,could be useful. |
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In article , Cindy
wrote: The problem is solved! Here's how: As you found out, the wireless modulators mostly suck in cars. They are OK if you can put the Sirius unit right next to the car antenna, and have no strong over-the-air stations in the area. Using a hard-wired connection is better. A external modulator also works OK. A hard-wired audio connection using RCA jacks and cables is much better than any RF method. Having the satellite built into your car stereo is the best scenario. -john- -- ================================================== ================== John A. Weeks III 952-432-2708 Newave Communications http://www.johnweeks.com ================================================== ================== |
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Sirius Static!
In article , Cindy
wrote: The problem is solved! Here's how: As you found out, the wireless modulators mostly suck in cars. They are OK if you can put the Sirius unit right next to the car antenna, and have no strong over-the-air stations in the area. Using a hard-wired connection is better. A external modulator also works OK. A hard-wired audio connection using RCA jacks and cables is much better than any RF method. Having the satellite built into your car stereo is the best scenario. -john- -- ================================================== ================== John A. Weeks III 952-432-2708 Newave Communications http://www.johnweeks.com ================================================== ================== |
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Sirius Static!
In article , Cindy
wrote: The problem is solved! Here's how: As you found out, the wireless modulators mostly suck in cars. They are OK if you can put the Sirius unit right next to the car antenna, and have no strong over-the-air stations in the area. Using a hard-wired connection is better. A external modulator also works OK. A hard-wired audio connection using RCA jacks and cables is much better than any RF method. Having the satellite built into your car stereo is the best scenario. -john- -- ================================================== ================== John A. Weeks III 952-432-2708 Newave Communications http://www.johnweeks.com ================================================== ================== |
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