TIPS FOR OPERATING THE AUDIO SYSTEM
AM
Fading and drifting stations: Generally, the effective range
of FM is about 25 miles (40 km). Once outside this range,
you may notice fading and drifting, which increase with
the distance from the radio transmitter. They are often
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can interfere with those received directly from the radio
station, causing the radio station to sound alternately strong
and weak.
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2 signals to reach the vehicle’s antenna at the same time. If
this happens, the signals will cancel each other out, causing
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received directly from a radio station are very nearly the
same frequency, they can interfere with each other, making
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by buildings, trees or other large objects. Increasing the
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noise, such as high tension power lines, lightening or
electrical motors. This results in static.
Station swapping: If the FM signal being listened to is
interrupted or weakened, and there is another strong station
nearby on the FM band, the radio may tune in the second
station until the original signal can be picked up again. SiriusXM ®
Ɣ Cargo loaded on the roof luggage carrier, especially
metal objects, may adversely affect the reception of
SiriusXM ® Satellite Radio.
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appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s
right to operate the equipment.
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