Static on the AM radio

[Motogordo]

I seem to have a problem with static on my AM side of the stereo. It's almost like a crackling sound & static. I continue to get it on different AM stations. Is anyone else having this problem. I understand static on AM when there is a storm coming, but there was no storm. I don't even know where the radio is to check for any loose wires. The FM is perfect.
Gordon

 

[Nikon]

I seem to have a problem with static on my AM side of the stereo. It's almost like a crackling sound & static. I continue to get it on different AM stations. Is anyone else having this problem. I understand static on AM when there is a storm coming, but there was no storm. I don't even know where the radio is to check for any loose wires. The FM is perfect.
Gordon

I had the same problem w my 2011 Spyder RT. It took the dealer several calls to BRP, and the problem was the radio was improperly grounded. After they properly grounded the radio, 95% of the static went away. There will still be problems w power lines.

 

[Motogordo]

Static on AM

I had the same problem w my 2011 Spyder RT. It took the dealer several calls to BRP, and the problem was the radio was improperly grounded. After they properly grounded the radio, 95% of the static went away. There will still be problems w power lines.

Aug.8, 2011
Thank you for the response. I was thinking that a ground problem would be the cause. I will check it out the next time I go to the dealer.
Gordon