radio problems

[Balaska347]

I was wondering if someone could help me with this. I have two foxbodies an 88 and 89 GT both with aftermarket CD players and neither one can pick up a radio station without a ton of static. Is this common for these cars and does anyone know what to do to fix it.

Thanks

[fordandmopar21]

What antenna do you have on it?

[412mustangz]

make sure the radio is wired up right and make sure the antenna has a good connection

[fordandmopar21]

Ive learned that chrome and shorty antennas get horrible reception anywhere.

[Balaska347]

it did have a shorty but now they both have the factory ones and still terrible reception. Is there somewhere I can take that could figure it out

[coupeguy_black]

you might want to try a ground strap much like those used on SSP cars.


also, check to see the way that stereo is wired is not "muffling" through the factory amplifier

[Viper_ed]

Check all of the antenna connection points. Sounds like one of them may of just come loose. There's 3 total if I remember correctly.

[juice_man_86]

yeah, my buddy had an f150 that the antenna wire came unhooked right at the antenna, under the fender, lol

[Balaska347]

Thanks for all the help guys.