When I'm stopped or passing under traffic lights in the city my radio (no matter what station) will get static. There doesn't seem to be a pattern to which traffic lights or what stations.
2006-06-26 13:20:02 · 3 answers · asked by John G. 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Most traffic light intersections have a magnetic strip to detect if a vehicle is at the light. Some are stronger than others so there could be a big variation. This magnetic force could be interfering with your radio. You can go to Radio Shack and get a noise limiter for your radio to reduce or even stop the static noise.
2006-06-26 13:27:32 · answer #1 · answered by Newt 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is likely that the cables and wires supporting and serving the traffic lights that you stop "under" are serving as an antenna, interferring and leaving too little signal left for your car's antenna to obtain good reception. Without a strong signal, feedback mechanisms in the radio circuits may boost everything else (including static from your spark plugs?).
2006-06-26 15:30:50 · answer #2 · answered by Kes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know. Maybe you need a better antenae?
2006-06-26 13:26:01 · answer #3 · answered by !*Disordered !*! Chaos 18*! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋