ptrowski
Got Helix?
Premium
join:2005-03-14
Putnam, CT
clubs:
 ·VOIPo
 ·Metrocast Communic..
 ·AT&T DSL Service
·ViaTalk
| [Reception] More drop outs than usual?
Haas there been any changes with the service lately? It seems like in the past few weeks I am getting drop outs in area that I normally never had them. I have a 2008 Altima with XM built in, and going under a few trees normally would not cause the audio to go out. But lately it has been absolutely ridiculous.
I assume I am going crazy? |
|
BillRoland
Premium
join:2001-01-21
Ocala, FL
clubs:
·Cox HSI
| Nope, not just you. Its been happening to me even in clear, unobstructed areas for about the last week and a half. In fact I was online earlier looking for a bigger antenna than the one that shipped with the aftermarket kit I got for my car.
--
"Don't steal. The government hates competition."
Beyond AM. Beyond FM. XM |
|
chris
focus
Premium
join:2000-08-13
Middletown, CT | reply to ptrowski
Same here. Both cars in our house equipped are dropping a lot where they never used to. One car has an aftermarket radio and one has it as a factory installed option.
Anyone heard anything? |
|
TheRul
You couldn't think of something?
Premium
join:2007-09-18
Victorville, CA | I have actually been getting better reception in the office |
|
denb45
join:2001-02-04
Albuquerque, NM | They have supposedly updated the sound quality today, form what I'v heard over at xmfan.com |
|
ptrowski
Got Helix?
Premium
join:2005-03-14
Putnam, CT
clubs: | reply to ptrowski
Today was absolutely horrible, both on my car and my wifes car. It was borderline unusable. |
|
Hookem99
Deep In The Heart
join:2007-07-18
Pflugerville, TX
·ViaTalk
 ·AT&T U-Verse
·Suddenlink
·AT&T Southwest
| reply to ptrowski
It is my understanding that Sirius XM has done away with some of their terrestrial repeaters. I can no longer get a terrestrial signal where I live. I use to be able to put my XM boombox any where in my house and get a great signal, now it has to be right next to the window. The radio in my truck would never drop out under bridges, now it happens all the time. My dad, who lives 1500 miles away, has also noticed this, as we were discussing it the other day!
--
Women think they are clever just because they can fake an orgasm for a relationship, whats the big deal a man can fake a whole relationship for an orgasm!!!! |
|
cypherstream
Looking forward to the future of things.
Premium,MVM
join:2004-12-02
Reading, PA
clubs:
1 edit | reply to ptrowski
I've noticed this today in eastern Pennsylvania. Both my built in factory VW GTI radio and in the sportster replay in the wifes car. The sportster shows 2 bars in unobstructed areas, not the 3 it used to get. This means more dropouts as there's less signal to begin with. |
|
CatSnak
RIP Splashy - We miss you
Premium
join:2001-05-06
Lakeside, CA
| reply to ptrowski
Having the same issues here last couple of days. It's been bad enough that I've decided to cancel me Sirius account. Just got the bill for the new year and with the price increase and the crappy service lately it's just not worth it anymore.
--
Founding member, 2002-2003, 2005-2006 Director of Communications, 2004-2005 Secretary for the Crunchenstein Project 93254336 |
|
Dominokat
"Hi"
Premium
join:2002-08-06
Boothbay, ME
clubs:
·RoadRunner Cable
1 edit | reply to ptrowski
Sirius radio in my Jeep
I get either great signal with little or few drop outs, or get lousy reception with lots of drop outs making it not worth listening to. At which point I switch to conventional radio.
The ironic thing is, I know the time of day when things will suck with Sirius.
Edit: At my home with a Sirius receiver and an stationary outside antennae, it doesn't make a difference though I do se the signal weaken at the same time my car gets shitty reception. |
|
ptrowski
Got Helix?
Premium
join:2005-03-14
Putnam, CT
clubs:
·VOIPo
·Metrocast Communic..
·AT&T DSL Service
·ViaTalk
| reply to ptrowski
The receiver in my wife's Jeep has my old Sirius lifetime subscription on it, so we will keep that one.
My Altima came with XM, and I pay for the Nav Traffic also. The dilema here is that where I live I don't get much along the lines of local radio stations. Plus my daughter really likes XM Kids...
If it stays this way I will consider cancelling and just use that money for more songs on the iPhone.
--
"So, Lone Starr, now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb."
Have you been touched by his noodly appendage? »www.venganza.org |
|
mocycler
Premium
join:2001-01-22
Naperville, IL
·AT&T U-Verse
·AT&T Midwest
| reply to ptrowski
I have experienced weak/no signals (Sirius) periodically, usually once every 1.5-2 months or so. This happens both in my truck and at home, where I have a home antenna mounted in open space high on the roof. The outage lasts at most a few hours and always clears on its own.
The rest of the time I get a strong signal with zero problems. Normally I might not even notice the drop-outs, but between work, commuting, and home, I often have my receiver on 12+ hours a day.
I consider the problem minor and I'm a very happy (albeit addicted) Sirius listener.
Just my $0.02.
mocycler |
|
BillRoland
Premium
join:2001-01-21
Ocala, FL
clubs:
·Cox HSI
| reply to ptrowski
While I have no real explanation for why this would be, I seem to notice the drop outs while driving east-west, but rarely/never going north/south. It was somewhat better today but still had 3 or 4 drop outs for no explainable reason. Hope they're working on it.
--
"Don't steal. The government hates competition."
Beyond AM. Beyond FM. XM |
|
Chinabound
Premium
join:2002-12-21
Antioch, IL
clubs: | reply to ptrowski
I've had a few drop outs the last couple of weeks - very brief ones.
It only happens when I'm stationary. I just attribute it to space junk between my antenna and the satellite.
There's certainly enough of it. |
|
ptrowski
Got Helix?
Premium
join:2005-03-14
Putnam, CT
clubs:
·VOIPo
·Metrocast Communic..
·AT&T DSL Service
·ViaTalk
| I meant to update this as I called in and asked about it. They did say they were trying new "signals" and that I should be patient. It has been about a month and it is the same, almost worst now. They tried to blame it as a "Nissan issue" but it is the same in my wife's jeep.
I may try to call again to get an update. |
|
ptrowski
Got Helix?
Premium
join:2005-03-14
Putnam, CT
clubs:
·VOIPo
·Metrocast Communic..
·AT&T DSL Service
·ViaTalk
| I am on the phone now, and the lady I am speaking with told me that there is nothing on record about issues with Nissans of course.
They said that trees can affect service (no kidding) and that a technical team will review it.
This is getting to be ridiculous.
--
"So, Lone Starr, now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb."
Have you been touched by his noodly appendage? »www.venganza.org |
|
ptrowski
Got Helix?
Premium
join:2005-03-14
Putnam, CT
clubs: | reply to ptrowski
Got a message from the technical team, no issues in your state, call the dealer as the radio may not be working.
Just great...... |
|
mikedz4
join:2003-04-14
Weirton, WV | reply to ptrowski
i'm still having problems with drop outs. |
|
BillRoland
Premium
join:2001-01-21
Ocala, FL
clubs:
·Cox HSI
| reply to ptrowski
I'm still getting them, although it seems to not be as bad. It seems particularly bad during or after rain, when passing between or underneath trees. I think if I could find a larger antenna, it would help, but I can't seem to find one.
--
"Don't steal. The government hates competition."
Beyond AM. Beyond FM. XM |
|
Jeffrey
too dark too early
Premium
join:2002-12-24
Dix Hills,NY
clubs:
·Optimum Online
·Verizon FIOS
·Vonage
·magicjack.com
| reply to ptrowski
said by ptrowski  :Got a message from the technical team, no issues in your state, call the dealer as the radio may not be working. Just great...... I know it's a hassle, but FWIW, I had a 2007 Maxima with Sirius built in, and the receiver failed in early 2008. Nissan replaced it free of charge. I came in one day, they diagnosed it. A week later the part arrived, and I went back for the install. Aside from some inconvienence, it was back to 100%.
--
"Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin |
|
