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re: Sirius/XM Dead Spots in BR
Posted on 12/18/17 at 10:04 am to GetBackToWork
Posted on 12/18/17 at 10:04 am to GetBackToWork
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Is it really terrestrial interference (not obvious blockage like trees or parking garages), or have they gone cheap on their satellite transmission signal?
there was a thread a while back that blamed the issue on cell phone towers. Terrestrial interference should not be huge problem as it never really was before recently.
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Posted on 12/18/17 at 10:04 am to dawg23
I think most major cities have terrestrial repeaters that help with big buildings, overpasses, etc... blocking the signal. Wouldn't surprise me if BR was big enough to have plenty of places with a blocked signal but small enough for SXM to not bother with a repeater network.
Deadspots for me are oddly specific. Westbound on Laurel by the Chase building, Westbound on North by the IBM building.
Also, in a completely unrelated note: Since LSU is renaming a bunch of streets, the city of BR should get on board and rename one of the "North" streets downtown. It may have made sense in 1865 to have "North BLVD" mark the Northern edge of Beauregard town, and "North ST" mark the Northern edge of downtown - but it just results in a lost visitors walking around now. My vote would be to rename North Blvd, since it's the most Southern of the two "Norths" downtown.
Deadspots for me are oddly specific. Westbound on Laurel by the Chase building, Westbound on North by the IBM building.
Also, in a completely unrelated note: Since LSU is renaming a bunch of streets, the city of BR should get on board and rename one of the "North" streets downtown. It may have made sense in 1865 to have "North BLVD" mark the Northern edge of Beauregard town, and "North ST" mark the Northern edge of downtown - but it just results in a lost visitors walking around now. My vote would be to rename North Blvd, since it's the most Southern of the two "Norths" downtown.
Posted on 12/18/17 at 10:12 am to Motorboat
Airline at Perkins at Winn Dixie
Posted on 12/18/17 at 10:15 am to dawg23
Never experienced this. I drive from college dr to pville daily
Posted on 12/18/17 at 10:17 am to dawg23
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Sirius/XM Dead Spots in BR
Spotify doesn't have this problem
Posted on 12/18/17 at 10:24 am to BayouBengal51
quote:Are you sure it's a case of dead spots, and not just certain channels? I only experience it on a few channels. I thought I read somewhere it was a satellite issue-new vs. old or Sirius vs. XM. For instance, Outlaw Country drops out no matter where I am. The Bridge, First Wave and Lithium never drop out no matter where I am.
Same thing here in Alexandria. This just started recently in the last couple of months. There are several dead spots all along MacArthur drive.
Posted on 12/18/17 at 10:30 am to AlxTgr
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Are you sure it's a case of dead spots, and not just certain channels? I only experience it on a few channels. I thought I read somewhere it was a satellite issue-new vs. old or Sirius vs. XM. For instance, Outlaw Country drops out no matter where I am. The Bridge, First Wave and Lithium never drop out no matter where I am.
Seems like legit dead spots to me. As someone mentioned it is probably new phone towers causing the issue. I know AT&T has put up new towers recently and that is probably the cause of the problem. Once I get out of town or away from the main drag, the dead spots go away.
This post was edited on 12/18/17 at 10:31 am
Posted on 12/18/17 at 10:38 am to CoachChappy
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It's been happening a lot in Lafayette area. I cut off my service.
I've noticed it on Congress at near Cajun Field. And in one long stretch on 190 in Opelousas.
Posted on 12/18/17 at 10:45 am to dawg23
You are not alone....YUUUUUGE dead spot in Downtown Prairieville also.
I use all these "dead spots" to my advantage every 6 months if Sirus balks at wanting to extend my 6 months for $35 deal I get every year.
I use all these "dead spots" to my advantage every 6 months if Sirus balks at wanting to extend my 6 months for $35 deal I get every year.
Posted on 12/18/17 at 10:47 am to Mac
I called Sirius friday about this and they reset my signal. Took maybe 5 mins and it's gotten a lot better. Still have some drops but not as bad as it was.
Posted on 12/18/17 at 10:48 am to 3deadtrolls
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Ton of dead spots in Lafayette too. Especially Turbo, Lithium seems to cut out less.
Been having the same issue. Good to know there's nothing wrong with my radio
Edit: I listen to Turbo the majority of the time
This post was edited on 12/18/17 at 10:49 am
Posted on 12/18/17 at 10:49 am to 4WHLN
Which strip mall is considered downtown Prairieville?
Posted on 12/18/17 at 10:51 am to dawg23
Airline and Old Perkins in Prairieville. Airline near Coursey. Makes no sense.
Posted on 12/18/17 at 10:51 am to dawg23
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Am I the only one experiencing "dead spots" while listening to Sirius XM in BR ?
Others have said that it's due to interference from cellular signals.
Posted on 12/18/17 at 11:10 am to Captain Ron
started getting them a few months ago, pisses me off.
Posted on 12/18/17 at 11:12 am to CoachChappy
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It's been happening a lot in Lafayette area. I cut off my service.
I did too. Way too annoying for a paid service.
Posted on 12/18/17 at 11:28 am to PhilemonThomas
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Which strip mall is considered downtown Prairieville?
I was coming to ask about the location of downtown Prairieville too.
Posted on 12/18/17 at 11:31 am to dawg23
I have sirius in my truck and have discovered a dead spot around the mall in Hammond.
Posted on 12/18/17 at 11:38 am to dawg23
On Nicholson by LSU FETI
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