HD Radio Receiption
10-09-2008, 10:53 PM
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One of the features I was very excited about in my 08 was HD radio. For $350 I think this is a no brainer of an option. HOWEVER, I would say that 20-25% of the time, I do not get an HD signal when I should. The other day my normal FM station worked fine with HD, but my normal AM station would not pick up HD at all. I've seen the reverse as well. I also get more static on FM than I remember in my 06 550 (when I get static, I do not get HD signal).
SA has ordered me a new antenna (or said they did, never heard bunk).
But I'm curious if others have had reception problems with this.
SA has ordered me a new antenna (or said they did, never heard bunk).
But I'm curious if others have had reception problems with this.
10-10-2008, 05:25 AM
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It's hard to say if your problem is beyond "normal" -- HD signals do sometimes drift in and out but if you think yours is doing it too often, then clearly checking the antennas and their connections would be a good idea. Remember that the FM and AM antennas are in the rear window, not the shark fin so if the dealer ordered you a new "antenna", unless he ordered you a new rear window, its likely he's clueless... 
You can learn (and teach your dealer) more about the antenna by looking here:
SBT__E60_aerials.pdf
You can learn (and teach your dealer) more about the antenna by looking here:
SBT__E60_aerials.pdf
10-10-2008, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='689806' date='Oct 10 2008, 08:25 AM
It's hard to say if your problem is beyond "normal" -- HD signals do sometimes drift in and out but if you think yours is doing it too often, then clearly checking the antennas and their connections would be a good idea. Remember that the FM and AM antennas are in the rear window, not the shark fin so if the dealer ordered you a new "antenna", unless he ordered you a new rear window, its likely he's clueless...
You can learn (and teach your dealer) more about the antenna by looking here:
Attachment 61442
You can learn (and teach your dealer) more about the antenna by looking here:
Attachment 61442
edit: Are you sure the HD antenna is not in the shark fin?
10-10-2008, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by doug_999' post='690289' date='Oct 10 2008, 09:14 PM
edit: Are you sure the HD antenna is not in the shark fin?
10-11-2008, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by JSpira' post='690347' date='Oct 10 2008, 10:48 PM
I think that the diagram Rudy posted clearly shows where the aerials are, no?
10-13-2008, 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by doug_999' post='690560' date='Oct 11 2008, 01:54 PM
That document/diagram is from before HD became available I believe - no?
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