RF Interference

[outdoor31]

This may not be the proper site, but thought people here would potentially be of help.

I have a Sena 20s which is a wireless communication system. It is attached to my motorcycle helmet and has FM Radio capabilities.

When my motorcycle is on, the stations don't come in at my house and when i'm closer to the city, they come in but not clear.

I have been able to get station reception at my house when motorcycle is off.

I've read about certain things causing interference LED lights, Fuel pump etc... and something about using Ferrite? I don't know what kind or size of Ferrite to use and where to put it? Some cables are very small, like the LED lights

Any suggestions?

 

[12dbsinad]

The first thing you need to do is find the source on the bike. Does the bike have any LED lighting? Do you have and sort of switching power supply on the bike (GPS, phone chargers, etc.)?

Start testing. Tune into a station that is good when bike is off, start bike, and start isolating things. Unplug or shut off lighting or any add-on accessories. If it has a fuse panel you could use that to isolate things if you can't unplug them or power it off. If you unplug your LED headlight for example and the station clears right up or gets better, then you know that is the source(s).

Just randomly putting ferrite on wiring probably isn't going to do any good. You need to know the source and start from there.

EDIT: Also, take note if the bike has to be running, or with the ignition switch in the "on" position, to cause this.