2002 Mazda MPV Owner's Manual - Page 172

J16L_EA.book Page 14 Friday, February 22, 2002 11:34 AM Interior Comfort Audio System Antenna M Detachable Type To remove the antenna, turn it counterclockwise. To install the antenna, turn it clockwise. Make sure the antenna is security installed. Operating Tips for Audio System M Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach longer distances than FM signals. Because of this, two stations may sometimes be picked up on the same frequency at the same time. Ionosphere Station 1 Station 2 CAUTION To prevent damage to the antenna, remove it before entering a car wash facility or passing beneath a low overhead clearance. NOTE FM characteristics An FM broadcast range is usually about 40-50 km (25-30 miles) from the source. Because of extra coding needed to break the sound into two channels, stereo FM has even less range than monaural (non-stereo) FM. FM Station When leaving your vehicle unattended, we recommend that you remove the antenna and store it inside the vehicle. 40-50 km (25-30 miles) 6-14 Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K