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(Message started by: rich1 on Nov 18^th, 2008, 7:31pm)

Title: no a.m on stereo
Post by rich1 on Nov 18^th, 2008, 7:31pm

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

Title: Re: no a.m on stereo
Post by lube-o-rific on Nov 18^th, 2008, 7:33pm

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. :)

Title: Re: no a.m on stereo
Post by rich1 on Nov 18^th, 2008, 7:36pm

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 :)

Title: Re: no a.m on stereo
Post by lube-o-rific on Nov 18^th, 2008, 7:45pm

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.

Title: Re: no a.m on stereo
Post by rich1 on Nov 18^th, 2008, 7:59pm

thats made my mind up , been humming and arring (??) for ages about getting a new one , thanks for that :)

Title: Re: no a.m on stereo
Post by gozz on Nov 18^th, 2008, 8:15pm

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.