I have an 08 civic ex and my am reception sucks...a lot of static...poor reception....anyone else suffering from the same problem

 

#1 Why would you want to listen to AM radio?!? Isn't it obsolete yet?

#2 I wouldn't know, I dont think I've ever listened to the AM radio...

 

doesn't AMradio alwayshave a lot of static? Isn't that why it's not used as much as FM anymore?

 

am will always have static. the only time im on the AM is when im listening to a football game and im driving somewhere!!

 

I listen for the traffic reports....

 

AM radio sucks it Always sound like crap..like 85% or so is always static

 

AM radio has more static because of the way modern receivers are designed to allow for ease of tuning and not allowing for the full spectrum of audio contained in the broadcast.

That is why AM radio is typically used for news and talk radio since it requires less sound quality than music broadcasts.

AM radio can also travel much further than FM radio, so it still has many uses today, and is in no way "obsolete."

Interesting note, AM radio waves can travel much further at night than during the day due to atmospheric effects that occur after sunset, so stations often have to reduce broadcasting power or not broadcast at night.