Boat AM/FM Radio?

[Good Stuff]

Why is it that my radio in my boat will not tune into channels like my truck radio?

[Crappie Reaper]

Does it have an antenna?

[big10]

Probally needs an antenna.

[Good Stuff]

It does have a antenna.

[yikess]

Mine has pre-sets like in my truck but once I turn off the Aux switch they get erased and I have to start all over when I go out next time. I never thought I would give two hoots for having a radio in the boat but it has been a very nice surprise to have on-board. I actually enjoy listening to a ball game on Saturday afternoons or a little music when fishing alone and the action is slow.

[Good Stuff]

I have the small rubber antenna that is about a foot long. I think I will change it to a different antenna and see what happens.

[chucktx]

make sure the antenna is grounded.........

[Good Stuff]

Thanks....I did not think of that.

[CatFan]

Mine has pre-sets like in my truck but once I turn off the Aux switch they get erased and I have to start all over when I go out next time. I never thought I would give two hoots for having a radio in the boat but it has been a very nice surprise to have on-board. I actually enjoy listening to a ball game on Saturday afternoons or a little music when fishing alone and the action is slow.

Your radio should have two power wires. One red, and the other orange or yellow. You run the red one to a source that is controlled by the switch so the radio goes off when you shut the switch off. You run the second to a source that is always hot so your presets don't get erased. Yours are run to the same point, or the second isn't hooked up.

[Billbob]

yep that is it