Posted on 10/25/2004 7:14:41 AM PDT by SunnySide
Why? What's with the terrible radio reception for the talk radio station when all the other FM stations come in really clear. It's extremely annoying. Am I the only person noticing this and why isn't it being corrected? Thanks
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Does your talk station use an 8 watt transmitter like my college station. You could almost receive it in the more remote parking lots.
Sorry but I don't know what the call letters are only the numbers on the dial. I'm not a radio/engineer ... throws hands up in surrender. Oh well I tried. - hopelessly clueless
There are three Missiouri stations at 104.1. One's a gospel station, one's a country station, and one's a public radio station.
Here's what that means: They're all low-power stations, since the FCC distributes frequencies to prevent interference between stations.
You can't hear your station well because it's a low-power station and you aren't close enough to it for good reception.
Tune in another station.
sorry I don't. Remember, the squeaky wheel gets greased
WRDA Red @ 104.1 - Jerseyville (Jersey) IL US.. standards
WRDA broadcasts 39kW (kilowatts) of power, so they're not the weakest station around (although not the strongest either). The problem might be that they appear to be located in Illinois. Since you are in Missouri, you're probably not going to be able to receive them that strongly (depending on how far you are away from their transmitter).
"Sorry but I don't know what the call letters are only the numbers on the dial. "
That's odd. Every radio station is required to speak their call letters at regular intervals by the FCC. I'd think you would have heard them dozens of times.
But, never mind. You seem bound to refuse to supply the information we need to help you, so I'm outa here. Tune in another station or move closer to the transmitter.
If you want help here, you have to cooperate.
Yea - XM has one conservative talk channel, and Sirius has two. Most of the guys I like (Medved, Savage, Ingrahm, some others) but I don't think they carry Rush or Sean.
I am holding out on sirius for a while - XM will announce tomorrow that they are releasing a 'walkman' type unit. Sirius is likely to do the same in the weeks/months ahead.
I like the units that go from car to home, but I am discoruaged by wiring the antenna for my car. I figure when the walkman units are out there, the antenna will be internal, and then the portable car/home model will follow suit, and then "I'm there!" :-)
For the last 2 weeks or so in my area of the northern panhandle of WV I'm unable to pick up any of the am stations on my radio. It's very staticky. I thought it was just us. Signals were always hard to get in my valley but just lately all stations sound like I'm right near some transformer constant harsh buzzing...........tin foil vs. I wouldn't put anything past anybody anymore.
That's odd. Every radio station is required to speak their call letters at regular intervals by the FCC. I'd think you would have heard them dozens of times.
.... wow grumpy much. Avoid this entire thread if you're so bothered. Sorry for asking a simple question. No, I don't pay attention to the "call letters" if and when they're mentioned on the air. Dang Anyway thanks to those of you who've helped me out.
Carolyn
I believe you're right. This must be the reason. Thanks for your help
AM radio reception tips and links ... http://geocities.com/richleebruce/amradio.html
KJMO 104.1 FM - Jefferson City MO ~ CLASSIC HITS
They're broadcasting at only 6kW, so they ARE a weak station. If this is your station, that might be the problem right there.
Re: better antenna, okay will do. Thank you
On FM, I would consider 10,000 Watts to be the minimum to be a regional station. Which one are you close to?
You haven't called the one party which will be able to help you--your phone company. The problem lies in your telephone, not with the radio station.
As far as the original question goes, there are lots of ways to get better reception. However, much depends on the situation. The best way is to build an antenna with higher gain, or one with deeper nulls which can be oriented to block out interference.
A search for "broadcast band DXing" on Google will provide many helpful Web pages...
"The only AM talk station I get is out of Jeff City -- 950 a.m"
Thanks :)
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