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Old 04-16-2011, 06:14 PM
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Since I have had my '07 Nitro I've noticed that almost every time I go under an overpass the Sirius would go out 1-2 seconds after clearing it. I mentioned this to the dealer with no luck. I just assumed this was a downfall of satellite radio. My fiancee recently bought an '11 Highlander and his XM never goes out. Can someone please shed some light on this hopefully?
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Old 04-16-2011, 07:57 PM
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Since I have had my '07 Nitro I've noticed that almost every time I go under an overpass the Sirius would go out 1-2 seconds after clearing it. I mentioned this to the dealer with no luck. I just assumed this was a downfall of satellite radio. My fiancee recently bought an '11 Highlander and his XM never goes out. Can someone please shed some light on this hopefully?
I believe it is just improved technology. You are comparing 2007 to 2011. My Wife's 2010 Ford Taurus Limited doesn't fade as to the same places my 2007 Nitro does. She doesn't understand it either. Maybe a better antenna system? For me it's no big deal and if you would want to try another antenna, you must drop the headliner on the Nitro to access the mount. Don't know that there has been any updating to the newer year Nitros, but that could be a solution, if there has been. Sorry
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Old 04-17-2011, 07:19 AM
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My 11 Nitro does this, as did my 06 Commander. You have to understand how the receiver works. You are not listening to a "live" signal, but a signal with a slight delay. That is why you continue to hear sound when you are under the obstruction, depending on how big it is, and then the signal is gone for a second or two after you pass the obstruction. This dead time is the time it takes to reload the signal. This may be a trait with only the receivers built for Mopar. The receiver for my Jeep was a separate unit, mounted under the rear passenger seat. The receiver for the Nitro is built into the radio. I believe Chrysler changed this model year 08, at least with the Commander. The receivers may be made by the same company, but I'm not sure on this point either. Hope this helps.
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Old 04-18-2011, 05:20 PM
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Thank you guys for all your help. I will look into it some more and see how I want to proceed. Thanks again!
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Old 04-18-2011, 06:29 PM
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Thank you guys for all your help. I will look into it some more and see how I want to proceed. Thanks again!
If you decide on a different antenna, let us know how it works. Thanks.
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