justlarry wrote:
> I have an '00 Intrepid and an '02 Stratus, and whenever I try to use a
> battery operated CB radio (for trips) or a "ham" radio, whether with
> internal or external antenna, I get lots of ignition noise when the car is
> running. It's not a "whine" but more like a speed-intensive "pop." The
> noise is present even when running of the power outlet. Shut off the
> engine, and the interference is gone.
>
> Wondering what I could do to eliminate the noise. Would running the units
> directly off the battery (or in my case the positive and negative terminals
> in the engine compartment) help.
>
> Thanks for any clues.

Hi Just...

Running it off the vehicle battery - no matter where you
connect it - won't make a bit of difference.

What _might_ help is checking that the hood is very, very well
grounded.

Take care.

Ken