FM radio tuning

[BigBob]

Hi,

I've found out, that I can only tune FM radio in increments of 0.2 MHz. So I can tune to 94.1, 94.3, 94.5, 94.7, ... etc, but not to 94.2, 94.4, 94.6,..... regardless if I try manual tuning, seek or automatic storing of stations.

I can not tune to about half of the stations available here because of this. Is this considered normal, or am I missing something?

Robert

 

[ceric]

Unfortunately, this is correct. Most (if not all) frequencies of FM radio in US are odd decimal with increment of 0.2. I can't think of a way to change that, and I see no need to here in US.

The last time, this question was raised, I recall that the suggestion was to get a $20 FM transmitter than allows finer tuning.

 

[SeCX-9]

Who wants to listen to those "odd" stations anyway?

 

[BigBob]

Who wants to listen to those "odd" stations anyway?

"Odd" are OK, it's "even" stations that I can't tune. (bang)

 

[isbre]

Who wants to listen to those "odd" stations anyway?

Everyone outside US I guess, at least here in Europe. I had to change to a europpean radio on my MSP to listen to the radio stations I couldn't find otherwise

"Odd" are OK, it's "even" stations that I can't tune. (bang)

I take it that you imported yor CX-9?
Unfortunately, CX-9 aren't sold in europe, but I would check out if the CX-7 radio from a EDM car will fit, if not there is probably a double-DIN install kit that will fit your car so you can replace the radio with a standard one. Changing out your radio will also get you RDS as an added bonus.

Does the CX-9 come with an AUX input?

 

[BigBob]

Yes, I did import it, but changing the radio is hardly an option for me, as there's Bose/Nav package installed. Guess I will just leave it alone and listen to the stations I can get, or (more likely) will play MP3 CDs.