1997 Chevrolet Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 175

Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals will reach onlyabout 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to come and go. To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Adjust the volumecontrol to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly. NOTICE: AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever getit. Before you add any sound equipmentto your vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it's veryimportant to do itproperly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle's Tips AboutYour Audio System engine, Delcoradio or other systems, and even Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable damage them. Your vehicle's systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment until it is too late.Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud that hasbeen added improperly. and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by So, before adding sound equipment, check with adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe your dealer andbe sure to check Federal rules sound level before your hearing adapts to it. covering mobile radio and telephone units. -- -- 3-28