Anyone had any Radio Interference? What fixed it?

[Deanna777]

HI Everyone,

Has anyone had any radio interference on their F3T Spyders?

If so, what have they done to correct the radio interference?

Deanna

[Jetfixer]

Check under the rear seat area. Follow the small antenna wire from the antenna forward. I've seen a couple F3's where the rear seat rubber contact pads were crushing the antenna wire due to poor routing of the wire.

[Deanna777]

Check under the rear seat area. Follow the small antenna wire from the antenna forward. I've seen a couple F3's where the rear seat rubber contact pads were crushing the antenna wire due to poor routing of the wire.

Jetfixer,

I'll take a look under the seat.

Thanks for your advice.

Deanna

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

HI Everyone,

Has anyone had any radio interference on their F3T Spyders?

If so, what have they done to correct the radio interference?

Deanna

Pretty much all Spyder radios have signal acquisition issue's.... Make sure you remove all or as much of the LockTite as you can .... also make sure the radio has a good Ground connection ..... Mike

[spyderdave]

I put a longer antenna on mine; it helped some.

I believe the root of the problem (at least on the 2020 & newer models) to be that the antenna wire is no longer shielded, thus making it more susceptible to interference. In many cases, auto-makers included, the old "coaxial type" cable has been ditched because it's stiff, cumbersome and difficult to wind through the vehicle. It's also more expensive than a length of plain copper wire, so eliminating it saves the manufacturer $. (BTW - I'm thinking it's why there's no AM on my 2020 RTL, and some auto manufacturers are trying to eliminate it)

The next time I have my 2020 that far apart, I'm gonna change the whole cable & see what happens.

[Deanna777]

Thank You for all of your suggestions.

Deanna

[old Timer]

I fixed mine by never turning the Radio on. Never seen the need or want for one on any Motorcycle type vehicle.

[Deanna777]

In my area, I can only get 1 FM radio station on my Spyder. When I am on the road, I get 4 to 5 FM radio stations.

I checked my radio connections under the back seat (they are all connected).

Does anyone use an antenna booster on the OEM antennas?

I was wondering what other people are doing when they listen to the radio on their Spyders?

Deanna

[canamjhb]

Deanna,

I like to listen to tunes while I'm riding. I subscribe to Sirius radio and have a portable docking station wired into my Aux. input. It's powered up and off with the key. The Sirius satellite radio reception is much better than antenna or phone in almost all areas. I think it costs me about 6 bucks a month. I also have another docking station in my Buick so I can move the Sirius reception head to my car if I do a road trip in that. One subscription, multiple vehicles..... Works well. Good luck and congrats on the new ride..... Jim

[al0vely]

I listen to radio stations all the time but stream them via iHeart radio or the station app. I live in Indiana but my favorite station is in Detroit and I can listen to it from coast to coast. My RTL radio does work though but I don’t use it.

I listen to the radio and navigation instructions from my phone and it works great.

[Deanna777]

Deanna,

I like to listen to tunes while I'm riding. I subscribe to Sirius radio and have a portable docking station wired into my Aux. input. It's powered up and off with the key. The Sirius satellite radio reception is much better than antenna or phone in almost all areas. I think it costs me about 6 bucks a month. I also have another docking station in my Buick so I can move the Sirius reception head to my car if I do a road trip in that. One subscription, multiple vehicles..... Works well. Good luck and congrats on the new ride..... Jim

canamjhb,

I listen to"Dash Radio" thru the BRP App which gives me a good choice of music( 60's 70's, 80's 90's, rock, country, ect.) I also have Sirius XM satellite in my car which is part of the car. I have good reception with the Dash Radio/ Sirius Xm Satellite radio.

Thanks Thank you I will.

Deanna

[Deanna777]

I listen to radio stations all the time but stream them via iHeart radio or the station app. I live in Indiana but my favorite station is in Detroit and I can listen to it from coast to coast. My RTL radio does work though but I don’t use it.

I listen to the radio and navigation instructions from my phone and it works great.

al0vely,

I should stream the radio stations thru my phone?????

I do listen to "Dash Radio"thru the BRP App ( they play assorted types of music).

My other half picks up 5 or 6 radio stations and he has a 2023 S2S spyder.
Deanna