Still it could affect one's reception (6)

I believe the answer is:

static

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'reception' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for static that I've seen before include "Crakling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference" , "Still - radio interference" , "Not moving - electrical interference" , "Still - type of electricity" , "Lacking change" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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