Knowing your vehicle
FM reception
AM reception
FM radio station
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How car audio works
AM(MW, LW) broadcasts can be FM broadcasts are transmitted at
received at greater distances than high frequencies and do not bend to
FM broadcasts. This is because follow the earth's surface. Because
AM(MW, LW) radio waves are trans- of this, FM broadcasts generally
mitted at low frequencies. These begin to fade at short distances from
long, low frequency radio waves can the station. Also, FM signals are eas-
follow the curvature of the earth ily affected by buildings, mountains,
rather than travelling straight out into or other obstructions. These can
the atmosphere. In addition, they result in certain listening conditions
curve around obstructions so that which might lead you to believe a
they can provide better signal cover- problem exists with your radio. The
AM(MW, LW) and FM radio signals are
broadcast from transmitter towers
located around your city.They are inter-
cepted by the radio antenna on your
car. This signal is then received by the
radio and sent to your car speakers.
When a strong radio signal has
reached your vehicle, the precise
engineering of your audio system
ensures the best possible quality
reproduction. However, in some
cases the signal coming to your vehi-
cle may not be strong and clear. This
can be due to factors such as the dis-
tance from the radio station, close-
ness of other strong radio stations or
the presence of buildings, bridges or
other large obstructions in the area.
age.
following conditions are normal and
do not indicate radio trouble:
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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