My radio reception is all distorted

Verify if the radio is on AM. FM is only for use on repeaters. If your radio has SSB check if the unit is on USB or LSB, local communications are usually on

AM, longer-range contacts will often use SSB.

If you're not sure where your knobs should be set, click on the correct quick start guide for your model radio below.

SR-655HPC

SR-955HPC

 Another option with the SR-655HPC or SR-955HPC would be to perform a factory reset.