Receiving FM Stereo

Because more data is carried in the FM stereo waves than in the monaural FM broadcasts, flutter, cancellation and capture are even more noticeable.

^ The FM stereo noise-free broadcast range is approximately 8 km (5 miles) less than that received with the monaural FM radio.
^ The AM/FM stereo radio chassis may never encounter any of these troublesome conditions as they are more prominent in metropolitan areas, hilly terrain and depressed roadways. However, when diagnosing FM stereo concerns, tune to the strongest FM stereo station.

Stereo Indicator Inoperative or Flickering (AM and FM Reception are OK)
^ Verify that customer is listening to stereo stations.
^ A weak or distant signal may cause the stereo indicator to flicker. Tune radio chassis to a local FM stereo station. If reception is good but stereo indicator is still intermittent, remove radio chassis for service.