Whistle coming through speakers

Tiny
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While driving radio on or not hearing a whistle through speakers, sounds like a spaceship. What is it ground loop?
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018 AT 8:53 AM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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Alternator noise most likely. Does it shift frequency as rpm changes? If so then it is feedback from the alternator. It could be through the wiring or it could be through the antenna. If it is something that just started then you will want to have the alternator itself tested for AC ripple as that is the common cause for the whine.
The way to test if it is coming in through the antenna is to remove the radio itself and unplug the antenna cable.
Is this the factory radio?
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Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018 AT 9:41 AM
Tiny
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Yes, factory radio. I will try the antenna. Thank you for replying.
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Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018 AT 2:29 PM
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STEVE W.
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If you find it is the antenna the common issue is the outer wire shield has lost connection to a good ground. One thing that I have seen work for this is to use aluminum duct tape to wrap the antenna lead then make sure it is grounded. Or you can replace the antenna lead. (Or if you do not listen to AM/FM, just leave it disconnected).
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Thursday, May 24th, 2018 AT 2:31 PM

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