[radiomikee]

If your radio works normally i n one location and picks up alot of noise in another, the problem is probably not in your radio at all. RF interference can be generated from the power lines by transformers, corroded connections, and street lights on utility poles. You can find alot of information on this subjet on the web. If you can locate the source of your RF interference generation the power companies will rectify it, there are ways of locating the noise with hand held directional antennas on VHF bands. A local ham radio operator may be able to help.