FM\MW\LW 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.

For more information on how weather can affect your Radio services, please see our guide

Anonymous (not verified) 03 October 2019

Why is medium wave reception worse at night?

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

Why is medium wave reception worse at night?

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

Can I receive FM radio at my address?

Anonymous — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 18:30:03 +0000

Can I receive FM radio at my address?

You can use our transmitter checker tool to check if you are in coverage for FM radio.

Anonymous (not verified) 25 October 2019

My engine is affecting my AM reception what can I do?

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

My engine is affecting my AM reception what can I do?

It is worth taking professional advice from a garage. They should be able to advise on how to improve any poor earth connections or will be able to replace your faulty HT leads.

Anonymous (not verified) 28 October 2019

What can I do if my radio is affected by the weather?

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

What can I do if my radio is affected by the weather?

Check our works and warning page to see if there are any news items about the weather. These news items are updated regularly. Your reception will return when the weather changes.

Anonymous (not verified) 28 October 2019

Do I need an external aerial for MW and LW reception?

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

Do I need an external aerial for MW and LW reception?

It is not necessary to have an external aerial to receive MW and LW 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 my FM reception poor in the car?

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

Why is my FM reception poor in the car?

It is possible that while you are traveling that you drive through an area with limited reception. This can be due trees, hills or buildings blocking the signal, once you have passed through this area your reception should improve. If your reception is continually poor you might want to check your aerial has not become water damaged and that none of the leads have become loose.

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