Am/fm reception sucks.

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by SilverCreekJak, Nov 23, 2012.

  1. SilverCreekJak

    SilverCreekJak Bobtail Member

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    Ok, so here's the deal. I'm running in a company owned 06 379 Pete w/ factory am/fm. And unless I'm within 25 miles of a major city, radio signals last about 5 miles. It has satalite radio capabilities, but if it's one thing I do't need, is another bill. So satalite radio is out. I've also been told the am/fm antenna coaxial are joined in some sort of junction box with the cb antenna coaxials, is this true ? I'm at this point believing truth to this as I see no external antenna (am/fm) on the truck.
    I have removed the companies CB and antenna system and installed my own as there's sucked also. And I did find that if I put one antenna whip back on the radio reception as better, but nothing to write home about.
    So I guess what I'm looking for is without tearing the truck apart (which I have very little time for) is there truth to this coaxial junction box ? If not, what can I do to increase the radios reception before wade the truck up screwing with the radio dial ?
    Oh, and I also have been using my smartphone as radio, but thats not helping my cell bill any, and I don't believe it's doing the phone any good either.
    Sorry this was so long and dawn out, but I tried to give as much info as possible to avoid questions on your part.
    Thanks,
    SCJ
     
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  3. ralph

    ralph Road Train Member

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    You could go to a Pete dealer with your VIN and they could verify whether or not there is a coaxial junction.
     
  4. Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    well that is the setup on my KWT700 so probably the same on your Pete
    sirius radio is 15/month with the sports pkg is 27/month works great
    never search for stations
    and the crazy sports guys keep me awake at night on Mad Dog
    best bill I have
    and still probably cheaper then the phone
     
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