Why does my seperate tuner sound so bad?


What is causing noise in the audio of my Sony SA50ES tuner that is apparetnt during sound output but will lessen during quite moments. It sounds like a weak static when sound is outputing. It is appearent on both strong and weak signals. AM and FM. I don't think ground loops are the problem. I'm using the Dynalab ST2 whip antena mounted ontop of a Channel Master TV probally 10 FT above the roof line. I'm running about 50FT of Radio Shack Quad Sheilded cable with direct connection from antena to tuner. Do I have problems with the location of the antena or is the tuner at fault. What should I try?
ronald_p

Showing 2 responses by aaronm

Ronald, You have good equipment,antennae and fine cable. Assuming it is all working properly, you have some sort of ghost in the machine(s). I would suggest taking your tuner to a friends house and see if the problem persists there. Conversely, try his (or her) tuner at your house and see what happens. This should eliminate some theories of what is wrong and what is right. After that process of elimination has occured, we will be able to help you further. Best Regards,
Ronald,
You might try a friend or neighbor with a receiver that has a tuner in it. The other option is to borrow a tuner from an audio store you have a favorable relationship with and/ or bring your tuner there to see if the problem follows the tuner. Has the fmtunerinfo.com sight been of any help?
Best Regards.