Recent content by yukon-coRn
-
Y
GMT800 Radio Reception Issues with Aftermarket Radios - Solution
I've replaced the antenna base and antenna and still have pretty poor reception, so I think the radio is junk. What do you expect for $49 right? Fancy screen and android car playstation etc. / whatever, but this thing kind of sounds bad and it doesn't even have an AM band. Time to send it back...- yukon-coRn
- Post #10
- Forum: Audio & Electronics
-
Y
GMT800 Radio Reception Issues with Aftermarket Radios - Solution
I switched the wire from the 12v adapter to the ignition wire and it didn't improve the reception. On a whim I went over to a car audio shop today to see if they had an antenna to test, and ended up talking to the owner....he assured me that my antenna didn't need 12v, so that left two...- yukon-coRn
- Post #8
- Forum: Audio & Electronics
-
Y
Another howdy from California
Although I wish it was 'howdy from somewhere else' :cool: I joined up to learn and find info on a new-to-me '01 Yukon SLE. It's a decent truck but I've been wrestling with the whole stereo/etc. setup the PO installed. Removed a lot of unecessary BS and now I'm chasing down radio reception...- yukon-coRn
- Thread
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Introduction
-
Y
GMT800 Radio Reception Issues with Aftermarket Radios - Solution
@jfmorris I know this is an old thread, but I recently swapped out an aftermarket radio for a different one, and noticed iffy reception on either. Then I found your post and installed the Metra adapters (wired it to the 'power antenna' in the harness for 12v). I am not noticing any improvement...- yukon-coRn
- Post #6
- Forum: Audio & Electronics
