Antenna/Radio Reception Improvements in my Stratos?

[ClarksHillGA]

Hello from Atlanta! I've got a 2005 486 SF. Love the boat, but hate the AM/FM reception with the radio, which I believe is a JBL Marine CD/AM/FM series. I replaced the straight wire antenna that came stock and put in an aftermarket antenna that's shielded and about 14 inches tall. I still get a squelch sound out of the radio when trying to listen to on-air radio. CDs play clear, so I know it's not the sound system overall.

Anyone had this problem and how did you fix it? Ticked me off this fall when trying to listen to UGA games while fishing. Thanks in advance for any help with this frustrating problem.

[wvstratos]

You can buy a 12 volt amplified AM/FM antenna. You can pick one up at Circuit City for about $50. I was a Car Audio manager there for a few years.