crappy radio reception with Alpine

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Jun 20, 2006 | 06:57 AM

showoff

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crappy radio reception with Alpine

I just installed a Alpine 9855 deck and I dont get any of the good radio stations...even the ones I do get are full of static. What causes this and how can I fix it. I can't even get the stations at the drive-in!!!!! wtf

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Jun 20, 2006 | 07:19 AM

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did you rememberto connect the power antenna lead?

Jun 20, 2006 | 07:33 AM

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ya, i doubt its the radio.

Jun 20, 2006 | 09:06 AM

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yes, the lead is hooked up

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Jun 20, 2006 | 07:57 PM

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Jun 21, 2006 | 04:07 AM

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what year max do you have? you may need a new antenna..

Jun 23, 2006 | 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by showoff

When I had my 9855 I also had crappy radio reception. Everything was hooked up correctly. Its like it never puts out a stereo signal,like its struggling and cant seem to lock on right? It is Alpines Tuner. It does not seem very selective. My new Excelon's tuner trounces the alpines. Full stereo seperation ALL the time.