I recently bought a GE Superadio III for listening to talk radio on distant
stations. I've noticed that often when I turn it on in the morning, there
will be a good bit of static. Sometimes after c. 15-20 minutes, the static
will suddenly get very loud, then there is a loud pop, then the static
completely disappears and the sound is crystal clear. I have been unable to
link this to anything going on in the house, like an appliance being turned
off or anything like that.

Does anyone know what is happening, and if it's possible to induce the
static-pop-clear thing so that I don't have to wait 15-20 minutes for it to
happen? Or some other solution?

Thanks.

ronaug