Ford AM/FM stereo manual Radio Frequencies, Radio Reception Factors, Cassette/Player Care

Entertainment Systems

RADIO FREQUENCIES

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, 540–1700, 1710 kHz

FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz

RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS

There are three factors that can affect radio reception:

•Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.

•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.

•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed.

CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE

Do:

•Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.

•Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole and turning the hub.

•Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.

•Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing.

•Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after 10–12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation.

Don’t:

•Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold.

•Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being played.

CD/CD PLAYER CARE

Do:

•Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.

•Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out.

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