I'm sure something is interfering with my radio/stereo but I can't figure out how. At every major intersection, the volume goes perceptively lower, although it doesn't register on the volume level indicator. So, I'll be at 12 level and when I roll up within 100 yards of the intersection, the volume goes lower, maybe 2 levels? I thought maybe the red-light cameras were doing it as some sort of safety thing - so you could hear emergency vehicles maybe? This is fairly recent, maybe within the last year or so? If it was my antenna, I assume it wouldn't happen with the CD player, but it definitely does.

Is anyone else noticing this?

 

The radio automatically increases and decreases its volume so you can hear it over the engine.

 

Why did I never hear about this before? Your signature gif is annoying BTW.

 

Juliane... Is your SVC (Speed Volume Control) active on your radio? Check by hitting "Sound" and toggle through Bass, Tremble, Fade, Balance until you get to "SVC" and set that to off (if it is on Low, Mid, High).

 

 

^^ Immature much?

 

lol im sorry. I didnt mean to offend

 

Meh...

Anywho, back on topic...

Juliane: I may have misread your post the initial reading. Anyway, there is a way to see if your signal strength is being affected any nearby objects... Give me a bit, I'm looking for specs on the radio's signal strength.

 

I'd still recommend checking the SVC before doing this just to be sure that no one has tinkered with your radio settings.

Here's the steps for doing a signal test on the Fit... I'd have someone ride with you with a pen and pad to write down the numbers for the reception levels (should be listed in Decibels [dB]) as well as start the test in an area were you have full strength.



Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).

Turn OFF the audio unit.

Push and hold the No. 1 and No. 6 buttons. While holding the buttons, push the VOL/PWR knob (A) to ON. Release the buttons and the self-diagnostic function begins.

Press and HOLD the FM button for 5 seconds.

NOTE: To end the diagnosis procedure simply cycle the key to the OFF position and when the key is back in either the ACCESSORY or the ON the radio will function normally.

 

Aside from the above which is probably the case, I have noticed that many radios, now that they have little mini antennas unlike the big whip ones of years past, definitely encounter weak reception areas. I also mostly notice this at intersections because the volume fades in and out as I creep up. This is sort of a different experience though. And probably worth not having to look at the whip any more :P

Gagnam style is all about making fun of people who take themselves too seriously. Oppa by contrast has a posh life but acts silly.

 

The first thing that came to my the speed thing that Hootie mentioned. I can't think of any other reason for it happening. I assume you're slowing for the intersections, yes?

 

Do these intersections have cameras?

 

I bet it's just the SVC