Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
- AM: 530-1710 kHz
- FM: 87.9-107.9 MHz
Note:
Listening to loud audio for long periods of time could damage your hearing.
Radio Reception Factors
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Distance and strength
| The further you travel from an AM or FM station, the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
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Terrain
| Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can interfere with the reception.
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Station overload
| When you pass a ground-based broadcast repeating tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result in the audio system muting.
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