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pincoin · 05-19-2012, 05:08 AM

My reception seems to be bad in my conv. Stations fade in and out easily and often. Anybody else seem to notice this or is it me?

Bcarr · 05-19-2012, 06:31 AM

Interesting that you say that because I was just thinking the something yesterday. I have only noticed it on XM though. Any trees seem to lock he signal. I have 2other vehicles with XM and they don't have that problem.

whidobie · 05-19-2012, 06:37 AM

That's why i discontinued the Sirius/XM I stay with reg AM/FM until they will eventually get it right.

evlar · 05-19-2012, 07:46 AM

Same for me with XM. I'm not going to renew. I wonder if I can remove the little shark fin.

Roll_the_Dice · 05-19-2012, 08:23 AM

I only have it with XM, but I think everyone does. I have no problems with regular AM/FM reception.

Gio Bella · 05-19-2012, 09:05 AM

Oh you are all so right, only XM, and I just paid for another year.
My wife's Venza gets reception almost everywhere but my convert is in and out reception all the time! Thanks everyone, my wife thinks I'm crazy so now I can show her it's
not just my imagination.

Gio

Eli · 05-19-2012, 09:12 AM

My wifes Traverse has terrible Xm also. I have zero issues on my Explorer which is Sirius. Im thinking its either an XM vs Sirius thing or a Chevy satellite radio issue.

Shooting Star · 05-19-2012, 10:51 AM

Sirius and XM radio merged last year and are one in the same. Monopolies are never as good as when they were separate competitors to one another. I have the X in 2 GM cars, never an issue. If I was to make a (WAG) it's in the sharkfin transponder signal surface not being big enough.

pgustavson · 05-19-2012, 11:34 AM

+1 on the lousy Sirius/XM reception...

Ever since I loaded up a flash drive with a ton of albums, I hardly ever use the radio.

Miraclewhip · 05-19-2012, 11:50 AM

mines as good as it is in my malibu.

Baba · 05-19-2012, 05:20 PM

I had reception difficulties with XM in my Saturn Aura XR, Saturn Sky Redline and with the Camaro 'vert, as well, when driving in areas where there are (more densely) wooded areas close to the roadside.

I checked with XM a few years back due to my concerns that there might be a problem with my radio(s) and was told there needs to be a fairly unobstructed line of sight between the vehicle antenna and the satellite. I'll add that even driving toward the entrance to the base on which I work, there are wooded areas on both roadsides for about 200 yards and I'll often get faded reception or lose reception completely until I've cleared the area.

Based on my experience(s) with 3 new, late model vehicles, I'd have to say this is "normal". I seriously doubt that it has anything to do with the GM radios, themselves. If, however, you're experiencing fading / reception drop-outs in unobstructed areas, there should NOT be these problems.

Bcarr · 05-19-2012, 08:41 PM

I'm not sure I agree. I have a Suburban and a Traverse and have no problems traveling the same exact roads. I personally believe it is the antenna.

HDRDTD · 05-19-2012, 09:13 PM

The only time my XM reception has a problem is when the cars in a metal building like either the storage locker I keep it in during Winter, and when I take it to the local $1.50 car wash.

Drago77 · 05-19-2012, 10:27 PM

Interesting... I renewed the XM once and haven't since... I prefer to stream internet radio or my USB...

But- my FM reception SUCKS! I lose signal/static consistently on the largest station in my area- never had this problem before; only in the vert.

05-19-2012, 05:08 AM	#1
pincoin Camaro owner since 1982 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS-RS Conv IBM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,651	Convertible Radio Reception My reception seems to be bad in my conv. Stations fade in and out easily and often. Anybody else seem to notice this or is it me? __________________ 2012 Camaro RS-SS Conv IBM, L99 1968 Camaro RS Coupe 327 AT 1968 Camaro RS-SS Conv, sold 1993

05-19-2012, 08:23 AM	#5
Roll_the_Dice Drives: 2012 Summit White Camaro 2LT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,179 View My Garage	I only have it with XM, but I think everyone does. I have no problems with regular AM/FM reception. __________________ Cars Owned: 2010 BMW 328xi LeMans Blue 2012 Camaro 2LT Convertible Summit White M6 2003 Audi A4 Convertible Silver Auto (sold) 1999 Ford F150 (sold) 2008 Porsche 911 Convertible Atlas Gray M6 (sold) 2007 Corvette Lemans Blue M6 (sold) 2004 BMW 645 ci Convertible Black Metallic (sold) 2000 Dodge Dakota sport Navy (sold) 1999 Porsche Boxster Black Metallic M5 (sold) 1999 Ferrari 360 Modena Titanium F1 (sold) 1992 BMW 325i 2 door Alpine white (sold) 1990 Nissan 240SX Burgundy M6 (sold) 1979 Celica Blue M5 (sold) 1974 Mustang II Ghia Green (sold)

05-19-2012, 11:34 AM	#9
pgustavson Stop writing "vert", ffs! Drives: 2011 2LT Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gambrills, MD Posts: 1,341 View My Garage	+1 on the lousy Sirius/XM reception... Ever since I loaded up a flash drive with a ton of albums, I hardly ever use the radio. __________________ Vararam \| Vmax Ported TB \| Ported IM \| Vmax Black ICE-olator

05-19-2012, 05:20 PM	#11
Baba Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USAREUR, CONUS/DOD-A, VA Posts: 1,745	I had reception difficulties with XM in my Saturn Aura XR, Saturn Sky Redline and with the Camaro 'vert, as well, when driving in areas where there are (more densely) wooded areas close to the roadside. I checked with XM a few years back due to my concerns that there might be a problem with my radio(s) and was told there needs to be a fairly unobstructed line of sight between the vehicle antenna and the satellite. I'll add that even driving toward the entrance to the base on which I work, there are wooded areas on both roadsides for about 200 yards and I'll often get faded reception or lose reception completely until I've cleared the area. Based on my experience(s) with 3 new, late model vehicles, I'd have to say this is "normal". I seriously doubt that it has anything to do with the GM radios, themselves. If, however, you're experiencing fading / reception drop-outs in unobstructed areas, there should NOT be these problems. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Summit White Black Leather 3 Pedals Build Date: 06/27/2011 Purchased: 07/30/2011 Title Received: 08/15/2011 1984 Camaro (3rd Gen.): Traded: 1987 "Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss." Last edited by Baba; 05-19-2012 at 05:31 PM.

05-19-2012, 10:27 PM	#14
Drago77 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 19 2SS vert, Mosaic Blk, A10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 4,565 View My Garage	Interesting... I renewed the XM once and haven't since... I prefer to stream internet radio or my USB... But- my FM reception SUCKS! I lose signal/static consistently on the largest station in my area- never had this problem before; only in the vert. __________________ My build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132722 http://www.treasurecoastcamaro5.com

05-19-2012, 06:31 AM	#2
Bcarr Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hartland, WI Posts: 271	Interesting that you say that because I was just thinking the something yesterday. I have only noticed it on XM though. Any trees seem to lock he signal. I have 2other vehicles with XM and they don't have that problem.

05-19-2012, 06:37 AM	#3
whidobie Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible 2SS RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bergen County, New Jersey Posts: 270	That's why i discontinued the Sirius/XM I stay with reg AM/FM until they will eventually get it right.

05-19-2012, 07:46 AM	#4
evlar Drives: 2011 (L99) 2SS/RS vert Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Port St. Lucie, FL Posts: 200 View My Garage	Same for me with XM. I'm not going to renew. I wonder if I can remove the little shark fin.

05-19-2012, 09:05 AM	#6
Gio Bella Drives: Camaro 2SS Convertible,blk,blk int Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 70	Oh you are all so right, only XM, and I just paid for another year. My wife's Venza gets reception almost everywhere but my convert is in and out reception all the time! Thanks everyone, my wife thinks I'm crazy so now I can show her it's not just my imagination. Gio

05-19-2012, 09:12 AM	#7
Eli Drives: 2011 Convertible SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Claverack, NY Posts: 71 View My Garage	My wifes Traverse has terrible Xm also. I have zero issues on my Explorer which is Sirius. Im thinking its either an XM vs Sirius thing or a Chevy satellite radio issue.

05-19-2012, 10:51 AM	#8
Shooting Star Drives: Chevrolets, GMC's, Buicks Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 42	Sirius and XM radio merged last year and are one in the same. Monopolies are never as good as when they were separate competitors to one another. I have the X in 2 GM cars, never an issue. If I was to make a (WAG) it's in the sharkfin transponder signal surface not being big enough.

05-19-2012, 11:50 AM	#10
Miraclewhip Drives: 2012 BLK / IO / 2SS / RS / Vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 207	mines as good as it is in my malibu.

05-19-2012, 08:41 PM	#12
Bcarr Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hartland, WI Posts: 271	I'm not sure I agree. I have a Suburban and a Traverse and have no problems traveling the same exact roads. I personally believe it is the antenna.

05-19-2012, 09:13 PM	#13
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	The only time my XM reception has a problem is when the cars in a metal building like either the storage locker I keep it in during Winter, and when I take it to the local $1.50 car wash.