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dldubois

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Becker buzz.....
« on: October 30, 2023, 16:41:33 »
I've got the original Becker cassette and amp in my car and I've got a background buzz that I just can't seem to shake.   Any thoughts on testing the noise suppression that I should have OR where to input to better address with aftermarket?   Super annoying.
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mmizesko

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Re: Becker buzz.....
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2023, 19:26:49 »
I've got the same issue, even when the engine isn't running.  sent it back to Becker, worked for a while and then came back. I have the 71 stereo unit with the separate amp.

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Re: Becker buzz.....
« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2023, 19:42:42 »
Hello, if it buzzes when the engine isn't running, perhaps check the earth/ground connections at the radio, amp and aerial, and the connections between them.  Could also be a damaged or bad speaker

Depends where the buzz is coming from

If it only buzzes when the engine is running, then check the above, but could then also be a bad suppression component, could be a long job checking or replacing all of those, there are details in the tech manual under radios/suppression
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Re: Becker buzz.....
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2023, 22:28:58 »
Try taking a grounding wire and attach one end to the radio Chassie and the other end to an existing ground source.
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