Terrible radio static am/fm

[Recmar1]

Has anyone come across this problem? The radio has horrible static on both AM and FM. It's so bad across most channels, sometime I actually miss what is being said or played. It seems to at times, increase when I add pressure to the gas pedal! Haven't hooked up my XM yet, so can't speak to that. There seems to be a smaller amount when my Ipod is plugged in. Any help would be appreciated.

[robb]

Mine had quiet alot of static too!!

Hook up the XM. Crystal clear!!!!!

[Recmar1]

Is there any way to remedy this? These trucks aren't cheap and it would seem something as easy as good reception on am/fm wouldn't be a prob. I have a fave radio show in the AM I enjoy listening to and they are not on XM (since last post - all hooked up for that). Is this an inherent issue with the truck or just some wiring glitch in some?

[KenP]

Some people had that problem on '03 models. The longer antenna of the later models shouldn't have that problem and I can't recall ever hearing about it.

Maybe it's caused by this:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,236520,00.html

Solar Storm May Ground Aircraft, Overload Power Grids

Thursday, December 14, 2006
By Paul Wagenseil
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The severe geomagnetic storm bombarding the Earth on Thursday was expected to disrupt radio, television and cell-phone communications worldwide and could force airlines to reroute passenger flights that normally fly over the North Pole.

Power-grid operators will have to make sure their systems do not overload from induced current (javascript:siteSearch('induced current');), and satellites in close Earth orbits will need to have their positions constantly monitored as the atmosphere expands from the additional heat and frictional drag increases.

[Recmar1]

Mine's an '06, but sunspots or some such could be the cause - my personal force field has been acting up as well :giggling:

[DDWH]

Mine is crystal clear other than the fawkin disney channel(only have to listen to that while taking the kids to school).

[ratesguy]

When did this start? This should not be a persistent problem. You have an 06 so warranty will cover it if it persists past the solar storm now ongoing. Could of had a capacitor (?) go out in the radio. I have never had that problem on my 03, unless I went through an area where the am signal was bad. Should never happen on fm.

[Recmar1]

Only had the truck since last Saturday. Only yesterday did I sign up with XM. Until then tried listening to radio, only to find a lot of static. Will see what happens when "storm" is over. Thx. to all for the input.

[DRTYFN]

Are you experiencing the static every where or just in certain locations? You do live in a relatively sheltered location. Have you asked your dealer about it?
I'd check for a loose connection between the antenna & the radio.

[Recmar1]

Thx. will do. I'ts all the time no matter the location. Will check with dealer.

[DRTYFN]

I'ts all the time no matter the location.
My bet is on a loose connection.

[Tully]

Dumb question...if I remove my antenna, will I get better/clearer reception with an FM Transmitter? (I dont listen to anything but XM and want to use an MP3 device for customer stuff - would use a CD, but hate removing the NAV DVD Disc.)...anyone tried this? I'll give it a shot tonight to see if it's any better.

One interesting thing I noticed is the closer to the Radio I get the FM Transmitter the clearer the sound...so if I remove the external variable...will it get even better?