question on UK stereos and FM frequencies

[marcoturbo]

Hi chaps,

I'm currently seeking for a nice stereo for my car.

I find stereos are cheaper in the UK than in Europe but I'm reluctant to buy a unit which wouldn't work here in France. I know US stereos aren't compatible with our frequencies (87.5-108) but can't find any reliable information about stereos sold in the UK.

Any idea about it ?

When you drive in Europe, can you hear the whole FM band on your stereos ?

Thanks in advance.

 

[944Turbo]

Without going out to check exactly, thats pretty close to our range I know I have stations stored at 107.6 and 88.2, with a bit either side,
Tony

 

[zcacogp]

Interesting question ...

If you look at Car Audio Direct (quite good suppliers) they list the frequency range for some (if not all) of their units. For instance here:

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/pioneer-dexp90rs-p-3874.html

... it lists a very expensive unit as having "Frequency range: 87.5 - 108 MHz", which is exactly what you quoted.

So, I'd guess the UK and France are the same.


Oli.

 

[poprock]

I bought my head unit from Germany and it picks up UK frequencies just fine "¦ so I'd assume that you'll be okay.

 

[marcoturbo]

Thanks for the replies.

Very helpfull []

 

[Fen]

I've never noticed a problem when in France, RDS text included, but I guess I don't necessarily know what frequencies I might have been missing. I think even my DAB worked there though, so long as I was in reasonably populated areas at least.

From memory UK FM is 88-107.9MHz. New Zealand is the same and Japan is significantly different, but I don't know any other country specifics.