FM\MW Radio

Why can I hear a foreign radio station?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:47:06 +0000

Why can I hear a foreign radio station?

This normally happens in the summer months, due to high pressure weather conditions in the atmosphere, allowing radio signals to travel further. The cause is an atmospheric effect known as Sporadic-E and can last from a few seconds up to an hour or more.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

Why is there more interference on medium wave radio after dark?

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:48:41 +0000

Why is there more interference on medium wave radio after dark?

At night medium wave radio signals can travel much further than during the day. This means your radio is able to receive more radio channels either using the same frequency as the service you are listening to or adjacent to that frequency. The result is a higher level of interference and a deterioration in both the sound and coverage.

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

Do I need an external aerial for MW reception?

Anonymous — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 12:55:02 +0000

Do I need an external aerial for MW reception?

It is not necessary to have an external aerial to receive MW transmissions. If you are using a portable radio the aerial will be built in, all you need to do is turn the radio to improve reception.

Anonymous (not verified) 28 October 2019

Why is there a whistling noise on my radio?

Anonymous — Thu, 21 May 2020 15:00:03 +0000

Why is there a whistling noise on my radio?

It often sounds like birds tweeting and happens if there is another frequency being transmitted near the one you are listening to. This can be caused by high pressure; during fine weather radio signals can travel much further than normal. These signals can be both UK and foreign stations. Unfortunately, here is nothing that can be done and the problem will go away when the weather changes.

Anonymous (not verified) 21 May 2020

Why have I lost my pre-set radio stations?

Anonymous — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:35:02 +0000

Why have I lost my pre-set radio stations?

A loss of pre-set stations usually happens with battery radios when the batteries have run out and are not changed promptly.

Having changed the batteries, re-memorise the stations you need. In future, change the batteries as soon as reception deteriorates or is lost, or use mains power if that is an option. This should prevent loss of pre-set stations.

Anonymous (not verified) 28 October 2021

Where can I listen to The Shipping Forecast?

Jane.Frydenlund — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:14:39 +0000

Where can I listen to The Shipping Forecast?

The Shipping Forecast will continue to be broadcast on �鶹�� Radio 4 twice a day (weekdays) and three times a day (weekends). This will be available on all platforms: FM, DAB, �鶹�� Sounds, Digital TV.

Jane.Frydenlund 28 January 2025

How do I listen to FM Radio?

Jane.Frydenlund — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:53:20 +0000

How do I listen to FM Radio?

To listen to FM radio, you will need a radio receiver that supports FM broadcasts and an aerial. Reception can vary depending on your location, surrounding terrain, buildings, and weather conditions.

Jane.Frydenlund 01 October 2026