Why is FM radio so bad?
One of the reasons FM radio ‘sounds so bad’ is because the source material is bad. In the late 1990’s, stations (and radio companies that own local station ‘clusters’) began going from CDs (and the few carts left) to Music On Hard Drive.
Are FM signals stronger at night?
As it turns out, the ionosphere reflects certain frequencies of radio waves. So the waves bounce between the ground and the ionosphere and make their way around the planet. You can pick up some radio stations better at night because the reflection characteristics of the ionosphere are better at night.
What’s the best way to improve FM radio reception?
If your radio features an external antenna connection on the back, a simple antenna made of wire will be helpful. Hope you know, FM radio signals travel horizontally. So, avoid placing the antenna vertically. You can position the antenna wire or rod diagonally or horizontally to get better results.
Why does my FM radio reception not work?
FM receptions may suffer sound noise or distortion due to the combination of signals from the transmitter site with other signals. In this case, move your radio or antenna around your jobsite to find the best reception. If no antenna is available, you can make your wire antenna that will also work very well.
Can you get good radio reception in a bad location?
You can get the same reception in a bad location (using a great antenna) as you can in a good location (using a bad antenna)! But lets work on improving both! Statement from Radio Bob: You MUST have an antenna (of some kind) to receive any signals on a radio!
Can a single wire antenna improve FM reception?
Single-wire FM antennas tend to be poor performance or receptors when receiving radio signals. The height and distance from obstructions will affect the reception of the signals. If you have a single-wire antenna and you wanted to boost the FM signals, you will need to do some customizations.