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HID Interference with Handheld/Portable CB Radio

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by YDCtaco, Jul 4, 2017.

  1. Jul 4, 2017 at 7:17 PM
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    YDCtaco

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    Hello all, so I recently installed Morimoto HIDs and I am picking up a lot of interference on my
    $90 Midland 75-822 40 Channel CB-Way Radio
    Midland 75-822 CB radio. I have no interference on any other radio function i.e. FM/AM/XM. Before I go and get some ferrite coils, should I consider upgrading my radio to one that grounds directly to the battery as opposed to plugging into to cigarette lighter? I checked all my antenna connections and its grounded correctly. I'm just wondering that since it doesnt have a pure battery connection, that the CB is picking up interference through the car's electrical system. Thanks.
     
    YDCtaco, Jul 4, 2017
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  2. Jul 30, 2017 at 5:47 PM
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    So update, moved the ground wire for the HD harness to another grount bolt, cleared up much of the interference. Most noticeable is that I am able to pick up NOAA channels again and actually hear them clearly without turning off headlights.
     
    YDCtaco, Jul 30, 2017
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