Radio interference anyone? How did you guys mount it?
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Subwoofer Hum Solutions The following are a few steps to take which have proven very successful in fixing the problem (listed in order preferred method): * Make certain that both the receiver and subwoofer are plugged into outlets that share a common circuit breaker. * Decrease the level setting at the sub and increase the sub level in the menu system of your receiver. * Temporarily disconnect the coaxial cable (Cable TV, Satellite connection), that is coming in from the outside in many cases there is a weak ground present which can cause noise. If the noise is gone while the cable is disconnected, you can purchase a coaxial grounding block from a local electronics store and follow the directions in the package. For reference: http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=180-075 http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=090-338 * Temporarily run a small wire between the chassis metal of your source unit to the chassis metal on the rear panel of the subwoofer, if this alleviates the noise you can use a chassis screw from each unit to attach the wire to, many receivers have a provision for this labeled as GND near a thumbscrew. * If all else fails you can use a 2 to 3 prong adaptor to lift the ground connection on the power cord. This is not a recommended solution in electrical storm prone areas, but it does work to eliminate the noise in most hard to correct situations.
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I have to use a magnetic mounted anntenna on top my truck. The repeater is about 25 miles away from my house. I can hear but not transmit. It's a great radio I like mine.
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If you require a longer coax than that which came in the box (12 feet), you might consider buying an amplifier to help it out. Otherwise, placing it horizontally near a wall closest to your weakest stations should do the trick.
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Sorry, I tossed mine a while back because the antenna they painted on was of poor design. Guess the people who designed it did not check wave lengths or SWR. They may have corrected that since I bought mine. Complain to the seller, they may just give you another one.
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There is no interference either way. Two different technologies. The only interference I received is from other wireless cameras. This happens occasionally when I'm driving, not when I'm backing up.
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If you installation is good - good coax and connectors, I would say there is nothing you can do, other than raise it higher off the ground. I sent mine back.
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Hi Beth, no, you can not, however, in all honesty you really wouldn't need to do this with this particular unit, the reception is amazingly wonderful,i have 3 base units and 1 hand held and I never experience any interference at all. I hope I have helped you. Take care.sincerely:Ray R.
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I didn't have any kind of problems. I suggest you check the installation again, step by step. If you still has the problem then get longer screws or return the antenna for exchange.
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I have mine mounted outside now for better reception. I used a little silicone to mount it outside a window.
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Haven't tried. Ours are all mounted in vehicles. I think Wilson makes a window antenna though that might help.
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I didn't have any problems with it. I used a FireStik and pre-terminated coax. Worked great.
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I'm still using the original HD unit. Be advised that the amp may cause AM/FM radio interference. I'm using a hidden antenna inside the fairing, and it just isn't working after installation of amp.Planning to go back to HD antenna at rear of bike.
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I had zero issues with mine, definitely remove the radio again and check your antenna connection
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Anytime you place a huge chunk of metal in between a radio transmitter and receiver it is going to interfere with the signal. These units have a 1000 foot "line of sight" range, once you start putting stuff in the way you decrease its range significantly.
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I found that making sure there was no interference from any other electronics nearby helped. Just experiment with moving the unit, the input cable, and the source of your sound (whatever you're broadcasting) around until you find the sweet spot. I've got virtually no hum now, but occasionally I'll hear some and invariably find that someone has moved one of the elements around. Once I put it back where it belongs, no more hum.
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I mounted my inside receiver to the jamb of window facing outside unit that I mounted inside of the bird box sold separately. My unit works lide a charm. I do not know about signal going through metal wall . I would not take anything for my unit. I would stilll give it a 5 star. Wife especially loves the Dakota alert she know knows when anyone is coming up drive. Cliff
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No problem with my radio. Pulling in FM stations loud and clear from over 100 miles away using the internal antenna. AM reception is rather weak so I've added an external antenna to get better AM reception