Is there anything that can prevent my XM radio from cutting out while driving?

Question

Whenever I am on the road, the XM cuts out many times during a 1 hour trip. I called tech support and they said I am in a "dead zone". I am using a Delphi SkyFi 2 and the tape deck attachment, which does sound good while it is playing.

Answer 1

That must be really frustrating. The only time my XM cuts out is under overpasses, the bank drive-through, etc. But if tech support says it's a dead zone, it must be true. Probably because you are at the very edge of the signal limitations. All the things going against you:

upper Northeast

Peninsula

basically off the mainland US



I'm in Florida and there is a repeater in my city, so we don't have that problem, but I wouldn't be surprised if some folks did down in the Keys.



But the actual answer to your question is: "I guess not." Sorry, bud.

-a guy named duh

Answer 2

Tall buildings and overpasses can interrupt your signal. You must have a clear line of sight from your receiver to the sky. If you're in the middle of no-where then you probably are in a dead zone as they said.

Answer 3

Airplanes flying overhead can interrupt the signal for a moment.