Sudden flakey XM reception this morning

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Old 09-09-2005, 08:10 AM
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Sudden flakey XM reception this morning

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Strange thing this morning - my XM reception was on/off all the way to work (more off than on). I though maybe something was up with my TL, but when I stopped at Starbucks their portable XM receiver (which is on display) also had no signal (it usually does).

It's overcast here today (very high clouds). Other than that, I can't figure out what could be causing the signal degredation.

Anyone else experience this this morning (I'm in the Northeast - not sure if location matters).
Old 09-09-2005, 08:26 AM
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I had the same thing! I'm in the midwest, perhaps something is up with XM's signals today.
Old 09-09-2005, 08:32 AM
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Very strange - me as well

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Old 09-09-2005, 08:39 AM
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This is so unusall ... I had the same problem with poor reception.
Old 09-09-2005, 08:55 AM
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the repeaters were down on the east coast today
http://www.xm411.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=18194
Old 09-09-2005, 08:57 AM
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Ditto here going from MA to CT....
Old 09-09-2005, 09:11 AM
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Glad to hear its not just my car. I love taking time out of my schedule, going to the dealership, getting a loaner car and all, but not really.
Old 09-09-2005, 09:19 AM
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Possibly the solar flares causnig problems...
Old 09-09-2005, 09:48 AM
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Solar Flares from the sun. Mine is doing the same thing, a couple of days ago there was a solar flare it was the 4th largest in a while.
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Man this forum is great.
I had the same issue and thought it was my I-Pass (Illinois Toll) that I put on last night. I was about to post a question about XM and I-Pass and then I see this thread. And my concerns were resolved.
Old 09-09-2005, 10:52 AM
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Same here.....located in Iowa. The Sports station were fine, but the 80's was bad.
Old 09-11-2005, 01:03 AM
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WTF...I've had the same problem the last 2 days and I'm from Cali. It happens when I turn the car on but after a while it goes away.
Old 09-11-2005, 11:53 AM
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You guys are right on target. I'm surprised XM does not tell us when solar activity is affecting service.

The those who want to know more, go here:

http://www.spaceweather.com/
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