Terrible static

What type of antennae are you using? If you are using an aluminum or stainless steel ant, I would suggest switching ti a fiberglass ant. It sounds like the metal ant is picking up the ambient voltage from the lines.

If you are using a fiberglass already let me know, as you may have a more serious problem.

Good Luck and I hope this helpsd
L8R

there should be a switch on the radio labeled ANL/NB make sure that the switch is in the on position for both of these. those are the automatic noise limiter and the noise blanker always leave them in the on position, this should stop your problem.