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FM static?

For years I've enjoyed pretty decent FM reception. Recently I've been hearing static along with my music. This is most noticible during typical day/evening hours and a bit less so during the wee moring hours. I haven't added or changed any new electronics to my home since this happened. My other source works fine. I tried alternating between a Denon TU-800 and a Denon TU 680-NAB with the same results. This is most dissapointing. I called the FCC to find out if the local Broadcasters applied for any changes. That was a complete bust, after a fairly lengthy process, the FCC offered absolutely no help and suggested I call each and every broadcaster that my tuners pick up. Ha! I called the local utility company this morning, they said they would look into it. I haven't heard anything as yet, but it really hasn't been that long since I called. What gives? What can I do? BTW, I've never recieved very good over the air TV reception here.
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unsound OP
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I'll try a new cable and maybe another antenna.
The stations I listen to most, have been transmitting both analog and digital prior to the time that the static appeared. Both tuners are reputed to have circuitry though different: Denon TU-800; Postdetection Filter, Denon TU-680NAB; Walsh-Function decoder, that is supposedly immune to "HD Self-Noise".
unsound OP
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I tried a new coax and still have static.
unsound OP
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Edartford, thank you for replying. Weak signals don't appear to be the issue. The TU 680-NAB's signal meter fully lights up and the TU-800's signal meter lights up to about 2/3 of the way. I currently use 75 Ohm coax as suggested by the manufacturer of the tuners and the manufacturer of the antenna. I had no problems with this set up untill fairly recently. I usually listen to the radio for many hours each day. This new development is really taking away that joy.
unsound OP
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Crackling sound.
unsound OP
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I've used an Adcom AC-315 AC Enhancer before the problem occured and still do.
unsound OP
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What is an "unchecked building"?
unsound OP
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It seems to worse at the lower end of the dial. Of course! That's where my prefered stations are.
unsound OP
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Armstrod, I'm currently using a Magnum Dynalab Ribbon. This worked fine untill recently. In the past I tried a Farefare whip antenna and was not impressed, now that there is one that is specially tuned for the range on the dial I use most, perhaps another try is in order.

Unclejeff, streaming over the computer is a nuisance and the quality has been poor in my experience. Perhaps the greater selection of stations might be a worthy trade off, but the few times I tried it, that didn't prove to be the case.

Zenblaster, unless there are new buildings are out of sight, I doubt that's the case at my location.

The local power company offerd to inspect, clean and tighten the local poles. The power company agent suggested that these problems were usually limited to AM. He admitted that this was not his field of expertise. He did leave his number, should I need further help.

Thank you everyone for your continued offers of help!
unsound OP
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Hooray! The local utility company was in the neighborhood for two days. On the first day, I noticed some improvement, on the second day, "no static at all". Whether they were there for my issues or for some other(s), I might not ever know for sure. Never the less, I'm currently one happy camper.
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