Why are people having trouble hearing my radio?

Problem: People on the Channel are Having Difficulties Hearing Your Transmission. Solution: If others are having trouble hearing what one radio is transmitting, it could be the result of a damaged, bent or broken antenna. If so, check the antenna for any kinks, bends or scuffing.

Why do I get bad radio reception in my car?

A station having a low-powered transmitter can cause reception problems, as well as a station that is a distance from where you are and the signal loses stamina by the time it reaches you. Verify the antenna lead is connected to the antenna jack on the rear of the car stereo receiver and that the connection is secure.

How to troubleshoot poor or no AM or FM radio reception?

If you have an amplifier connected, disconnect the amplifier power. If the AM reception now improves, the amplifier is the problem. There is not a fix for this other than lowering the GAIN feature on the amplifier, if applicable. Try resetting the car stereo. There could also be a poor ground connection.

What to do if your two way radio is not working?

If this is the problem, try disconnecting the accessory and reconnecting it. You can also try to turn your two-way radio on and off. Your radio may also be set to a channel that is not programmed. If this is the case, try switching the transmission to an active channel with users.

What to do if you are having radio reception issues?

Check if the problem occurs on all radio stations or just one. If the reception issue is specific to ABC Radio stations, you can check to see if there’s a known outage or planned maintenance affecting your area here. Listeners experiencing FM reception problems should first check to see if their radio and antenna are operating correctly.