Long ago, when the earth was green and the roads were mostly brown and muddy, radio was about the only in-car audio entertainment. To this day, head units are still called car radios, even though the tuner component is only a minor feature (or even absent altogether).
Causes of Poor Antenna Reception – Car Audio
But even as alternatives like CD players, MP3 players, satellite radio, and now mobile devices become more common, the radio is still a popular source of entertainment for drivers. You probably know the pain of listening to your favorite station, only to have it interrupted by poor reception. It’s not as bad as having your car stereo stop working altogether, but it’s still no fun.
Below are some of the most common reasons why your radio reception may be poor (and what you can do about it).
Some cars come with flat, window-mounted antennas that are safe from vandalism and don’t disrupt the silhouette of the vehicle. However, they also don’t work as well as old-fashioned whip and mast antennas.
