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rich1
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no a.m on stereo
« on: Nov 18th, 2008, 7:31pm » |
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i cant get any a.m stations on my stereo(i listen to talksport), all the f.m ones work fine, im a bit puzzled could it be something to do with ariel ?(but why would fm work if its ariel?)
any ideas ? cheers in advance
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lube-o-rific
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Re: no a.m on stereo
« Reply #1 on: Nov 18th, 2008, 7:33pm » |
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AM signals are picked up by a solenoid type aerial within the head unit itself. It could indicate an internal wiring failure of the unit. 
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rich1
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Re: no a.m on stereo
« Reply #2 on: Nov 18th, 2008, 7:36pm » |
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when you say unit , do you mean the thing on the roof?
would i still have the same problem if i bought a new stereo?
btw , thanks for super quick reply
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lube-o-rific
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Re: no a.m on stereo
« Reply #3 on: Nov 18th, 2008, 7:45pm » |
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By unit, I mean inside the stereo itself.
AM signals are of a lower frequency and higher amplitude and longer wavelength than FM signals so require a small coil as an antenna.
I new stereo should solve it. I'm not sure on how you would go about eliminating the fault other than having the stereo repaired or trying a different one.
But I'd bet some ££s it's the stereo itself.
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Re: no a.m on stereo
« Reply #4 on: Nov 18th, 2008, 7:59pm » |
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thats made my mind up , been humming and arring (??) for ages about getting a new one , thanks for that
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gozz
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Re: no a.m on stereo
« Reply #5 on: Nov 18th, 2008, 8:15pm » |
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lub-o-rific.
It has always been my experience that I can receive FM signals through a rusty nail,but need a much longer aerial and even a signal amplifier to get AM,as I say this is my experience not radio expertise.
GOZZ.
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