Quick Brick

I wondered if anyone else noticed this issue? I also can't see a built in antenna other than the navigation ant above the mirror. ANy obstruction brings in static on any FM channel.

docrings1

I would see this as a problem for someone who should be getting good reception in a large metropolitan area (D/FW)

The M-B SLK engineers finally dropped their internal antenna in favor of the external antenna due to all the reception problems (even though, of course, it was not as an elegant of a solution to radio reception [translation: UGLY])

It's always a compromise...

Vette_DD

AM/FM antennas built into the rear fascia, per GM.

Tenderfoot

AM/FM reception sux because it's a conspiracy between GM and XM (and perhaps Castro/Saddam/Osama are involved as well) to push XM on everyone so that we can proudly display their 'wart' antenna. Or, I could be wrong

ny10522

Get the XM.

ezC6

I have this same issue. Here's my thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=918275

It's not even the least bit tolerable, and I never had this issue with other cars that have hidden antennas so I believe it's something that has to be fixed. I will take my car in next week and post an update.

Runesabre

I can attest that my C6 seems to get worse reception than the car I traded in ('96 Sunfire with an external antena).

Where I live in Cedar Park, TX (near Austin, TX), there's a station that I am just able to receive (with a little breakup/crackle) coming out of San Antonio (105.3). In my C6, I am unable to receive this same station at all.

LS WON

Again technology and complexibility working against you and wait until it is time for service then you will have some real $$$$$ headaches. The antennas are located in the rear tail lamps for some reason.

Joezone914

My recption sux as well and i can't even seek it just keeps on going!

DudeWheresMyVette

Guys as much as I love the way the C6 looks, and applaud the efforts GM has made, I do not understand how this quality issue can go un noticed. I don't really listen to the radio but that dosent mean I shouldnt be able to if I wanted. Many owners get upset when questioning quality but I think it's stupid to ignore these so things don't get fixed (like the C5). It was always the small things that plagued our cars and it's a little annoying IMHO. Oh well, I guess that leaves room for aftermarket fixes

cgurley

I am also getting poor and eratic radio reception. The CD sounds just fine. I did not have any reception problems with my '99.

fdxpilot

Well, obviously, given your aversion to technology, you should stick to that piece of c#*p (although cool looking) 68 Charger.