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simonclay
06-09-2013, 06:16 PM
So I've had my new head unit in for over a month now and I almost always listen to cd's, but when I turn it to FM it's almost completely static. Before the new head unit the FM worked great. I know that there was a "antennae power" wire or something like that hooked to the factory stereo, So is that my problem?
RalphP
06-09-2013, 06:26 PM
It's not beyond belief that you have a unit with a crappy FM tuner, too.

Overall, aftermarket head units suck for FM tuning.

There ARE exceptions, but if FM is a big deal, leave the factory head unit in.

Or, you know, check the FM capability before you buy the unit.

RwP
Oldsnut
06-09-2013, 07:01 PM
Switch to AM.

I'm sorry I just had too.
simonclay
06-09-2013, 07:27 PM
Switch to AM.

I'm sorry I just had too.__________________

I knew it was coming from someone. Lol.

And I guess I never realized that each head unit could have a better/worse FM tuner. Oh well I guess. Time to get an Ipod
RalphP
06-09-2013, 07:59 PM
Sure. Almost none of the current manufacturers make $FECAL_MATTER for FM tuners.

I pulled a Pioneer unit from the stepson's Dakota, put a factory AM/FM/Cassette back in, and presto! I'm not picking up FM stations from Texarkana in Bossier City, LA. The PREVIOUS had problems with the "Oldies" station sitting in my front yard ...

RwP
Cliff8928
06-09-2013, 11:25 PM
So I've had my new head unit in for over a month now and I almost always listen to cd's, but when I turn it to FM it's almost completely static. Before the new head unit the FM worked great. I know that there was a "antennae power" wire or something like that hooked to the factory stereo, So is that my problem?

You definitely need to have the power antenna wire hooked up. It's needed for the antenna amplifier.
zzyzzx
06-10-2013, 09:07 AM
You definitely need to have the power antenna wire hooked up. It's needed for the antenna amplifier.

:agree:


And this has been discussed many times here, even recently.
simonclay
06-10-2013, 09:15 AM
Ok. I seriously have never seen anything about the power antenna wire. What does it get hooked up to? I'm guessing a switched 12v source, so it doesnt run the battery dead.
zzyzzx
06-10-2013, 12:38 PM
http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37146

http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34943

http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36448
Cliff8928
06-10-2013, 12:41 PM
Ok. I seriously have never seen anything about the power antenna wire. What does it get hooked up to? I'm guessing a switched 12v source, so it doesnt run the battery dead.

There should be an output on your HU for the power antenna. Some just use the amp remote wire and some have a separate antenna output.