View Single Post
  #7 (permalink)  
Old 02-09-2006, 06:44 AM
Adam_HybridCivic's Avatar
Adam_HybridCivic Adam_HybridCivic is offline
Pretty Darn Active Enthusiast
 
Real Name: Adam
Location: Maryland
Hybrids: 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid CVT
Posts: 268
Default Re: AM radio sounds terrible

Quote:
Originally Posted by Donald
Just Curious,

Has anyone tried to compare the HCH II radio directly with a radio from another car? I mean same spot, same time, strong local signal, weak distant signal, AM & FM bands. My impression is that my radio has great sound , BUT poor reception . I have the bass boost. My guess is that it's the antenna, or noise filtering (do the IMA's generate intermediate frequencies?). Has the radio been a problem in previous HCH's?
I have compared it with all the other vehicles in my family, but not another Honda. My reception was the worst. I have a $10 boom box in my basement with a broken antenna that gets better reception.

.



Reply With Quote