My 2007 Fit sport has a radio that has never held the signal very well on weak stations. Compared to other cars I have driven in the same geographical area, the Fit radio has more static. I would like to either find a way to improve its hold on the signal or to get a new system that might do better.

Also, my factory installed system does not have any radio display other than the station number. I would like it to show the call letters and the name of the music that is playing, if the information is available from the station. It does show what is playing on a CD.

Are there any ways to improve the system I have or, if I need a new one, what ones are recommended?

 

the stck radio is crap...for some reason honda went LOW bidder big time. i am upgrading my whole system and adding some bass as well. good luck with yours. I found some kenwoods and eclipse radios online pretty cheap and wil be eons better than what we have. the trick is to get the install kit that does fit well and is easy to install. scoshe and another company makes them. others on the site will know more than me.

 

The AM is fantastic, but the FM as described here, and I can't remember who said it, is "Sucktastic".

Start at Crutchfield and look at the suggestions they have for this car. They carry the dash kit and some good stereos at fair prices.

 

The specification you will want to pay attention to is the "FM tuner sensitivity" rated in DBf. For example, 8 DBf means better FM reception than 9.3 DBf. The lower the number, the more sensitive the tuner is, thus allowing it to acquire weaker signals. The higher end pioneer units have a reputation of good FM sensitivity for good prices.

BTW, I believe the OEM GD3 headunit was made by Alpine - not a "cheap" company by any means.