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What's wrong with my AM reception

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by ericisbacchus, Oct 8, 2013.

  1. ericisbacchus

    ericisbacchus Junior Member

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    Yeah, AM radio sucks, yada yada yada. I like to listen to the local sports talk radio. The local sports teams. They're AM only.

    Anyway, I tried unscrewing and putting back on the antenna at the top on our '05. Why does the AM have static to the point that it's unusable?
     
    #1 ericisbacchus, Oct 8, 2013
  2. Annomy

    Annomy New Member

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    I have the same problem, at least in the city. I think it has something to do with interference, especially from metal structures because I also notice it when we go by construction/scaffolding, etc.
    On the other hand, was just driving in a friend's brand-new Prius and noticed that the quality of the AM was much better, and that we could pick up a signal from much farther away. (i.e. we could get 1010 WINS farther from its source than I know I can in my car.) Sorry I don't have a better answer. I may be about to get a new radio, depending on what I learn from here, and if I do and it changes things, I'll let you know.
     
    #2 Annomy, Oct 19, 2013
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