2005 Dodge Stratus Owner Manual Coupe - Page 220

220 FOR PLEASANT DRIVING The direct signal from the broadcast station reaches the antenna slightly before the reflected signal. This time difference may cause some reception disturbance or flutter. This typically occurs in urban areas. Cross modulation FM stereo reception Stereo reception requires a very high broadcast signal quality. This means that disturbances mentioned previously become more marked and the reception range is somewhat diminished during stereo reception. Causes of disturbances H12G0030 H12G0040 If one listens to a weak station and is in the vicinity of another strong station, both stations might be received simultaneously. FM can be affected by electrical systems of vehicles in the vicinity, especially those without electronic noise suppression for the ignition system. The disturbance is even greater if the station is weak or poorly tuned.