Wes Neuenschwander writes: > > > > > > Check the antenna cable/antenna connection, or perhaps try replacing the > antenna and cable. This definitely sounds like a poor antenna connection > to me. Also, some radios (typically older ones) have an antenna trimmer > adjustment that tunes the radio to the antenna. Look for a slotted screw > type adjustment - probably labelled ANT. Adjust while listening to a > weak station. Otherwise it's probably new radio time. > Wes: Thanks for the reply: I checked the connection on the antenna b y removing and cleaning it. Its the standard Vanagon vertical antenna coming from the drivers side. The connection itself (both ends) is solid and the antenna itself is clean. The trimmer (pot) has also been adjusted for maximum gain. Since the noise exists even when the engine is not running, I have ruled out (perhaps incorrectly) engine/electrical intereference - it is not the typical whining sound one hears in these situations. I had hoped someone might say oh yes this is your xyz and will cost zyx to replace. My key concern is to fix it rather than replace the radio (I like the Alpine setup and assume its expensive to replace). BTW does the fact that the radio is not hooked up to the ignition have anything to do with the problem - it seems the VWs don't have an accessory position for the key so the radio can be run even with the ign. off. Thanks - DC -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- David Carment School of International Affairs Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6 voice - (613) 788-2600-6662 fax - (613) 788-2889 Email address: dcarment@ccs.carleton.ca ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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