AM problems

Godders 75 · 27th January 2012, 21:12

Hi
As we all know AM is in its final lap as it were, but, can anyone help. AM is always a bit hit and miss but when i pass electric pylons the signal breaks up badly, my unit is 8 years old but the AM on my wifes 5 year old Aygo hardly has any interference at that the same point, its only a relativly cheap Panasonic unit does anyone know how i can rectify this.
thanks in anticipation
Gary

pab · 27th January 2012, 21:25

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Radiodanno · 29th January 2012, 18:47

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Different units have different idiosyncrisies.

In general terms, the more modern a unit and the more expensive it is, the better the filtering on it. You'll notice this on FM when going into poor signal area, new and manufacturer installed units will "mono" themselves, eliminating the stereo hiss and interference. The radio is basically filtering out higher frequencies and the stereo pilot frequency so that you can keep listening without problems (albeit in MONO).

With AM - filtering is even more important. If you had a Mini in the 70s and 80s, you'll know about supressors. You were wise to fit some supression to reduce engine interference with the radio. These days not only are car electronics better, but so are radio's. That said, BECAUSE AM is on "its last lap" manufacturers care less and less for making a good all round set.

As I say - each set is different. But you'll normally find a radio that gets a bit of electric interference underneath pylons is the radio that gets a better signal when the going's good. Other sets can be a bit "deaf" which is why they don't suffer.

I have two cars - the Ford 6000CD in my focus is an absolute crock on AM. And it's deaf on AM. Totally. But the Kenwood I have in the 75 is amazing on both. Best unit/car combo i've ever had.

Good luck.

Godders 75 · 29th January 2012, 20:38

Hi Dan
Thanks for your responce, I have the hi-line unit with computer in it and i would like to keep that, seems like i cant have my cake and eat it.
regards
Gary

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Godders 75 Loves to post Rover 75 diesel auto Tourer odessey blue Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 471 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Dan Thanks for your responce, I have the hi-line unit with computer in it and i would like to keep that, seems like i cant have my cake and eat it. regards Gary __________________ We're happy as fish and gorgeous as geese and wonderfully clean in the morning

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