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[vic]

I have the bog standard factory fitted CDR 2005 fitted to my 2000 estate CD auto. I like to listen to radio 5 (Med.wave 909m) or radio Gold (1548m) on the way to and from work. Often though reception is poor with lots of crackle when driving which makes listening unpleasant and I revert to the CD player or to FM which is OK.The crackle dosen't appear to be related to revs and is reasonably constant whatever the engine speed. Just this week I discovered something I hadn't noticed previously. I was parked up engine off with the radio on (radio always works fine then, with no noises). I turned the ignition on but had not fired up, so engine and starter not engaged, and noticed that as soon as the ignition was on the radio started whistling like the old sci-fi movies soundtrack. Any ideas guys?
VC :question

[johny5]

Sounds like electrical interference? maybe the aerial coming ou the back of the stereo is too close to a power cable?

[Dave DND]

Most likely culprits for that one are:

Check for a break in the centre pin at the rear of the aerial connector on the radio, or more likely, if you have a screen aerial, the wires are starting to come adrfit where they connect to the glass

[vic]

Thanks guys. I have the standard roof aerial at the rear of the roof just above the tailgate (estate car).
I'll start by checking aerial connections as suggested and will post results afterwards.
VC