AM reception? was fine w/ Scion pioneer radio, NOW I get lousy (barely any) Wrote Dual customer 'support'. got no reply, 1 week out. Ideas?
1706528
I had that happen and found the antena had come loose on back of radio. Had to spread out the tabs on the plug to make it hold tighter. Normal vibration caused it.
307105
I excitedly got mine yesterday, already returned it! The FM modulator only works well when in the cradel. The portable reception stil requires a clear south view of the satelite, fades in and out while walking. THE DREAM ...hear a song while walking, push a button and save it in memory. Later when in a car or near a stereo play your saved songs thru the FM modulator. THE REALITY ...plan on buying a headphone/antenea combo when they become available because you'll never hear a whole song while walking without fading in and out. Also, buy the car kit because the FM modulator in the INNO is very weak. How do I know? Well my ROADY modulates my car fine, but the INNO won't. Returned the INNO and tried another one at the store. Same thing, the FM modulator in the unit doesn't work unless you put it in the CAR CRADEL. Given all that, I'm going to wait on the SamSung Nexus. cheaper, longer battery life (16hrs!) but requires trhe cradel to receive xm ...kinda like the Inno!
1104098
You're right! I noticed this as well and notified RCA/Audiovox after the update and they promised to check the firmware. It *is* an issue that they need to address it. The AM radio (which actually is a good receiver as portables go) will appear broken to many if they do not! BTW, despite these little glitches, this is still a killer product IMO.
198037
Max,I got a new HT via A,azion.com and it came from Radio mart in KY. Just way to many of you are worried about the newest version. My newest version is a 5RA and it has the 2nd to the last firmware.But that means nothing at all. All you need to know is here. http://www.miklor.com/ Please join the list but those guys will just tell you to read up in the files.I like mine,it has a siren,the case is beautiful but it has it's quirks. Guys are downloading software but I did mine manually. Some need WIN XP and others using VISTA need to download an updated driver. PLEASE DO NOT WORRY ABOUT LATEST FIRMWARE as i may only be a restriction on what you can or can't do out of the ham bands. I called this pure junk because it is hard to manually program it and at timed I'm in FREQ mode and it jumps into memory mode. Keep in mind that the mailing list is very,very large and many still do not have a TECH license. Use it as it was intended for and don't try making a queen mary from a canoe. Many are still using the very first unit and have no problems http://www.409shop.com/shop_displaynews.php?id=608&userid=100556 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/baofeng_uv5r/ These links will help BOB AF2Q
2118652
Not sure about this one..... try the Pioneer's customer support, they should be able to help you regarding this matter.
2013870
It's always possible that you got a defective cable. Try contacting Pioneer.
1990776
I had zero issues with mine, definitely remove the radio again and check your antenna connection
1162754
So...whats the question? lolAnyway, try going somewhere else and seeing if it gets a signal? Could be trees, buildings, a mountain, whatever blocking it from getting a signal. I often have trouble getting a signal at my home since there's a mountain behind my house. But if I go just 1 or 2 houses down the street I can get a signal pretty fast. Have the same issue with cell phone reception.
422614
Thanks for asking, but no, I don't know where to buy replacement antennae. However, I generally found that just by facing the radio in one direction or another helped considerably, if reception were compromised. In the end, I just purchased a new radio that had an antennae, though I still use the old one--in the garage.
1528848
I had a terrible experience with Sherwood as both receivers were defective in terms of acceptable reception. My advice would be to try another brand. John
106319
You should go to the Grundig website. There may be a downloadable one. If you didn't receive one with your radio, I would ask for a replacement from the company. Rock on!
1965891
sorry, no idea. i have enuf of a problem getting a signal to the strongest am station in calif. i'm ready to dump this thing on ebay.
879702
I have had no problems with my Midland radios. I would contact Midland Tech right away and let them walk you through troubleshooting. If not battery contacts, it could be a manufacturing or component defect.
666223
Steven : I live in Colo. but no matter what area you are in I suggest you look close at the Reviews because other people have had the same problem as me. Missing parts, would not rotate, loss of reception at times, plastic parts. would not get reception more than 35 miles in my area in flat country with no obstructions much less at 150 miles as advertised so I sent it back to amazon because the manufacture would not return my phone calls it would just give a recording that they would call back in twenty four hours which never happens. Good Luck to you. Earl
1490701
Troy I decided against XM, or Sirius. If you go to Best Buy, or a reputable installer they can do this for you. I already have an HD component, and the Alpine 445U under the dash amp. I thought adding more was getting a little to busy. In addition to this if you have to use that outside antenna that comes with it make sure you use something under it to protect your paint The antenna has a tendency to rust. and will leave a permanent mark. There aren't a lot of options for that antenna it has to be located outside at the top middle of the windshield, or top middle of the rear window to get the best reception. Then there's the other issues with the company itself once you subscribe. I'm attaching this to my post from someone who has . Hope this helps.....http://www.amazon.com/review/R30H0D1KZBQ38L/ref=cm_cr_pr_viewpnt#R30H0D1KZBQ38L Best, Jerry
2018191
I had a similar problem a few years ago. I went to their website and found a firmware update that I then applied to the radio and it has worked ever since. It took some configuring and a few on/off power cycles, but it is running as I write years after the problem. hope that works for you.
208810
I called Midland Radio with same problem. I had two new batteries (bought a pair of radios) seven days later at no cost. Their customer service was first-rate.