FM Modulator reception problems in XC90

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Gaute - 30 Nov 2007 15:56 GMT

Hi All, I have a XC90 04 and a XM satellite radio... I use the FM
modulator on it and having hard time picking up clear radio from it
and a station 500 miles away will take the station over my XM. I have
heard that its really hard to link in directly with the XC90 antenna
for a direct signal, has anyone else expreienced this problem or might
have a solution ?

Gaute

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Roadie - 01 Dec 2007 21:17 GMT

> Hi All, I have a XC90 04 and a XM satellite radio... I use the FM
> modulator on it and having hard time picking up clear radio from it
> and a station 500 miles away will take the station over my XM.

Have you tried another clear channel?

> I have
> heard that its really hard to link in directly with the XC90 antenna
> for a direct signal, has anyone else expreienced this problem or might
> have a solution ?

There are a lot of reasons satellite signals fade in and out. Are you
using the unit in the city or ear mountains, trees, etc? The signals
are stricly line of sight and that continues to be a signficant
limitation on getting consistent satellite reception.

> Gaute

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Gaute - 06 Dec 2007 00:04 GMT

Yeah, I tried changing the frequency but I have to swap it alot since
they are mostly in use with that radius. I found this product online
though its expensive it looks like it has a greater range:
http://www.mobileblackbox.com/

I would think that there are rules about how strong the FM broadcaster
in a unit can be and I'm not sure this would be stronger than I have
already... anyone recommend this product ?

Gaute

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tlr1000 - 06 Dec 2007 13:45 GMT

> Yeah, I tried changing the frequency but I have to swap it alot since
> they are mostly in use with that radius. I found this product online
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>
> Gaute

JL Audio and Kenwood both make Aux Input adapters that will work with
the XC90. I think the price range is 120-200 bucks. A small price to
pay to get great sound and no more crappy FM hiss, noise,
interference, etc.

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