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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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I have an 02 vert with the stock Bose radio and wondering if my bad reception is due to the fact that I am stationed in Leesville, LA or is it the radio....looking to go aftermarket...thoughts or comments .... ???
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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Not sure about how your location is for radio reception, but I don't have any problems getting good reception where I live.
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check two things.
1. Make sure the connector is plugged in all the way at the radio (the antenna cord in my '99 stock unit used to come loose and cause poor reception).
2. Check the grounds at both the radio and antenna.
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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good thinking about the grounds....did not think of that....thanks
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I live about an hour north of Dallas and my reception sucks too.. I can get the couple local stations just fine tho.
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I live about an hour outside of Los Angeles and have no problem with reception.
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Maybe the antenna isn't making good contact.
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