Analogue radio

Information and advice about problems with receiving FM and AM (medium, long and short wave) radio.

Reception problems

Quick fixes

Make sure the aerial is extended fully, and try moving the radio around.
Check today's transmitter work to see if your local transmitter is affected by a fault or maintenance work.

Otherwise, see

FM reception problems - hissing, fading, crackling, interference
AM reception problems - fading, crackling, interference
Radio aerials

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