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Herald1360 · 28th May 2009, 11:48 pm

Just a comment about voltage fluctuations- car electrics are well known for this- 10-14V variation doesn't sound unreasonable for on charge / off charge voltage especially on an older car with dynamo electrics. If the problem is not present on all stations (posts?) it's unlikely to be related to the radio supply.

It does sound like the station you mention is simply weaker in town and drops below the quieting threshold for your radio. Do you know if other people have the same problem with a different car / radio?

Chris

28th May 2009, 11:48 pm	#7
Herald1360 Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leominster, Herefordshire, UK. Posts: 16,536	Re: Questions about my Becker Europa II car radio Just a comment about voltage fluctuations- car electrics are well known for this- 10-14V variation doesn't sound unreasonable for on charge / off charge voltage especially on an older car with dynamo electrics. If the problem is not present on all stations (posts?) it's unlikely to be related to the radio supply. It does sound like the station you mention is simply weaker in town and drops below the quieting threshold for your radio. Do you know if other people have the same problem with a different car / radio? Chris