Radio reception on GL 1800.

[07BlueCSC]

Has anybody had problems with radio reception(fading stations/poor reception)?? If so, what have you done to improve the problem??:xzqxz:

 

[tfdeputydawg]

No problems at all unless I'm in the mountains

 

[oahe]

I haven't had a problem with poor radio reception. But I do keep it turned off so I'm not bothered by all the noise. I do the same with my pickup.

 

[LASER]

Has anybody had problems with radio reception(fading stations/poor reception)?? If so, what have you done to improve the problem??:xzqxz:

I've ridden GL1800s since they came out in 2001. None of them have "GOOD" radio reception! Honda missed the boat on this one for sure. I keep hoping they update but no cigar.

Sure glad I use digital audio......

If you have worse then usual reception I'd start be checking for loose grounds.

 

[dogman513]

On my 02 GL1800, My radio reception can fade in and out, notice it when on highway, passing the big trucks, sometimes also seems to fade around over/underpasses. I just deal with it, its short lived when it does happen. Don't think its ever occurred on secondary roads.

 

[FRR]

I've been fortunate enough to own several Wings and never had any problems with the radios. I don't listen to AM or FM anymore since there are very few stations that program for us older guys and the Ipod does it for me, but I always found reception to be great. Part of the issue might be where the rider lives and how close to the stations but when I rode out West and stations were few and far between I never had issues with stations fading unless the distance increased.