Re: [IRCA] OT 2014 Dodge Caravan radio question

[Patrick Martin <mwdxer@xxxxxxxxx>]

Jim,


I have had a lot of Caravans starting with the 89, then the 97, and now the 2014. Both the 89 & 97 had ignition noise on AM, but the radios were fairly sensitive. This one is nothing to write home about regarding sensitivity. That is one reason I was wondering if there is some adjustment to peak the antenna like years ago. But with so much computer stuff today, there is probably some chip and self adjusts, but I have no clue.


Patrick


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Subject: Re: [IRCA] OT 2014 Dodge Caravan radio question

I had a 1992 or so Caravan.  Radio was good, but then one day it started
hashing badly.  No longer able to get CBL 740 which should have been easy
from here in the day.   I took it to an ace repair shop and the guy said it
was "clouds".  I explained that clouds cause nothing like this, but he
completely dismissed what I said.  Never went there again. Russ Edmunds
suggested grounding the hood to the body but that didn't do anything.  Jim
Renfrew

On Mar 14, 2017 21:58, "Patrick Martin" <mwdxer@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I recently bought a 2014 Dodge Caravan as my old 1997 finally quit.
> Anyway, I like the vehicle, but I found the AM section of the radio nearly
> useless (FM and CD are fine). The noise level was terrible with computer
> noise. Yesterday in checking the antenna was not too tight. I tightened the
> antenna and the noise is gone. The signal strength could be better. I have
> not taken the radio out to check, but is there a peaking screw (cap) like
> there used to be? Anyone know? I see there are AM boosters for car radios,
> but I presume that may generate noise.
>
> Any thoughts?  The old Caravan AM sections were pretty decent in
> sensitivity, but not many listen to AM now. Thanks.
>
>
> Patrick
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