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Radio static on AM

Old Aug 12, 2021 | 07:01 PM
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Hello all,
I listen to AM radio a lot.
There is a lot of static that seems to be related to how smooth the road is. Going over a mildly rough road, there is a lot of noise, like some connection is loose or something. The static stops when the road is very smooth or I am stopped.
Any ideas on what could be loose?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2021 | 07:35 PM
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Sounds like a possible poor connection in the antenna, antenna lead in, or antenna shielding circuitry.
 
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