[4wheelspin]

I have a weird problem with my radio reception - I occasionally get something that sounds like a warble or echo. I have the standard (US) radio (not HK) on a 335xi. I mostly listen to NPR broadcast from a local radio station (not Sirius). The echo is very noticeable but doesn't occur that often (a few times an hour?).

I'm taking it into the dealer in a few weeks to get the MPPK installed and will ask about this but I'm worried they won't be able to hear it since it doesn't happen to often.

Has anyone experienced something like this or has any suggestions/ideas?

Thanks.

[bimmermeupscoty]

Originally Posted by 4wheelspin

I have a weird problem with my radio reception - I occasionally get something that sounds like a warble or echo. I have the standard (US) radio (not HK) on a 335xi. I mostly listen to NPR broadcast from a local radio station (not Sirius). The echo is very noticeable but doesn't occur that often (a few times an hour?).

I'm taking it into the dealer in a few weeks to get the MPPK installed and will ask about this but I'm worried they won't be able to hear it since it doesn't happen to often.

Has anyone experienced something like this or has any suggestions/ideas?

Thanks.

Try turning off HD Radio in the iDrive settings.

[4wheelspin]

Originally Posted by bimmermeupscoty

Try turning off HD Radio in the iDrive settings.

Ah, interesting. Hadn't thought about that. I'll let you know if that fixes it. Thanks!

[bimmermeupscoty]

Originally Posted by 4wheelspin

Ah, interesting. Hadn't thought about that. I'll let you know if that fixes it. Thanks!

I have previously noticed some posts saying that if a channel has an HD counterpart and it goes it and out of HD, that echo effcts can be noticed, so hopefully that is our problem.

[4wheelspin]

Ok, now stupid question. How do I turn off HD radio? Couldn't find anywhere to turn it off. Thanks!

[bimmermeupscoty]

It is in the settings for the radio. Try hitting radion button and make sure that a list of radion stations is showing on the screen (not presets). Then hit option button. You should see the attached screen with the option to disable HD.

[4wheelspin]

Thanks. I just tried it and it seems to help.

One annoying thing is that it seems to turn HD radio on and off for all channels - it would be nice if you could select it on a channel by channel basis.

[bimmermeupscoty]

Originally Posted by 4wheelspin

Thanks. I just tried it and it seems to help.

One annoying thing is that it seems to turn HD radio on and off for all channels - it would be nice if you could select it on a channel by channel basis.

It is all or nothing unfortunately.