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xm reception problems

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by panhandlepat, Nov 4, 2008.

  1. Nov 4, 2008 #1
    panhandlepat

    panhandlepat Road Train Member

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    has anyone else had reception/signal problems with XM the last month or so? i seem to lose signal WAAAY more than i used to. it is terribly annoying trying to listen to O&A or Dave Ramsey with it cutting out all the time!!:biggrin_25510:
     
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  3. Nov 4, 2008 #2
    Cybergal

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    Hmmm.......I don't personally have an issue with it at all.

    I just called my DH who has it and hes on the road, I asked him to check it and that channel and he said his is fine..no cutting in and out at all.
     
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  4. Nov 4, 2008 #3
    Roadmedic

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    Depends alot of the time where you are running at.

    Trees along the south side have an effect.
     
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  5. Nov 4, 2008 #4
    panhandlepat

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    seems like i only had problems around mountains until recently. now i cant even go intp a low area or under an overpass without it fuzzing out. maybe this 30$ antenna i bought sux and i need to get the 60$ one that looks like a UFO on a stick LOL
     
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  7. Nov 4, 2008 #5
    Roadmedic

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    Could be.

    I have the small antenna, and it usually does okay. I have not put it in this truck yet because not had it at home yet.
     
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  8. Nov 4, 2008 #6
    panhandlepat

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    funny thing is i ran my 1st yr with the factory (small mag. mount) and had few problems with reception. i wonder if the reciever could cause those problems>
     
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  9. Nov 4, 2008 #7
    walleye

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    It might be possible that one of the wires is wearing through or something....
     
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  10. Nov 4, 2008 #8
    Roadmedic

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    Could be. The last receiver I had died as I returned back to the states on one trip. It probably was because of the large number of miles on it. I would have to check, but I believe it had over 500,000 on it.

    The roads shake them up good and the cost is so low anymore to just replace them.
     
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  11. Nov 4, 2008 #9
    Cybergal

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    Iam sure it has alot to do with the antenna...lol

    Is that UFO one on a stick a two prong? That you are getting?
     
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  12. Nov 4, 2008 #10
    panhandlepat

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    i heard that, i got this "sportscaster for 15 bucks on sale at TA!!
    huh? it plugs in with about the size plug as a headphone plug i would say.
     
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