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Anyone had any Radio Interference? What fixed it?
HI Everyone,
Has anyone had any radio interference on their F3T Spyders?
If so, what have they done to correct the radio interference?
Deanna
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 05-26-2023 at 08:50 PM.
Reason: Expanded title to briefly ask the question/s... ;-)
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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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.
2020 RT Limited Deep Marsala Chrome
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Originally Posted by 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.
Jetfixer,
I'll take a look under the seat.
Thanks for your advice.
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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Originally Posted by 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
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
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 05-27-2023 at 03:11 AM.
Reason: ther... ?? ;-)
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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.
2020 Spyder RT Limited; Deep Marsala/Chrome
Formosa AZ01 165/50/R16's on PPA Recluse wheels up front
General Altimax RT43 215/60/R15 on factory rear
Primary exhaust: RLS Cat delete w/ his baffle; secondary, custom built w/ Flowmaster HS2
Suspension: BajaRon swaybar (highly recommended!), M2 coil-overs, front & rear (also highly recomended!)
Extra LED lighting and misc. to suit my needs/wants
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Thank You for all of your suggestions.
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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I fixed mine by never turning the Radio on. Never seen the need or want for one on any Motorcycle type vehicle.
Dean O
Gran Pa Hoon
Founder San Jose BMW
Builder of the Motorcyclist Cafe Barn and Bunkhouse
Alamogordo, NM
'20 Spyder F3 L
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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
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 06-04-2023 at 04:05 PM.
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Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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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
2005 Windveil Blue Premium Mustang Convertible
2008 Honda GL1800/California Sidecar Trike, SOLD
2014 Platinum Silver Satin Spyder RTL, SOLD
Semper Fi
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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.
Love my Spyders
2016 F3L Steel Black purchased 7/16/2016 Sold 3/11/2023 (22,500 mi)
2014 RTS Circuit Yellow purchased 3/2/2018
2020 RTL Petrol Blue purchased 1/27/2023
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2020 RTL , Lamonster floor board riser Petrol Blue
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Originally Posted by 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
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
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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Originally Posted by 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.
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
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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