Sometimes, when I turn the radio on, or when the alarm goes off, I get static. I then have to turn it off. When I turn it on again, it works fine. Do I have a faulty radio?
I take it that you have tried moving the aerial and the alarm clock itself to sheild from other incoming signals! Here are some general things to try. Work out on the internet where your nearest transmitter is and make sure there are less objects between the radio and general direction of the transmitter. If able switch from stereo to mono as this will tend to boost your signal. Finally you could buy an indoor Fm signal booster, but this may well be overkill.
Unfortunately this is a common complaint about this product. There are various reviews on Amazon and discussions on forums about the quality of the alarm and the static noise. The concensus is that its a good radio that just wakes you up with static!
If it was me personally, I would return it to manufacturer quoting your purchasing rights, as the product is not fit for the purpose it was bought for ie waking you up to coherent radio.
yes, the radio is beginning to develop fault. The static behavior is a sign that the radio is faulty but its not a critical one.
You can still continue using your radio, since its still serving you. But just put this at the back of your mind that the static behavior is not normal.
There is no need giving it to a technician. Keep using the radio with the hope that it will last long.
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Hello
I take it that you have tried moving the aerial and the alarm clock itself to sheild from other incoming signals! Here are some general things to try. Work out on the internet where your nearest transmitter is and make sure there are less objects between the radio and general direction of the transmitter. If able switch from stereo to mono as this will tend to boost your signal. Finally you could buy an indoor Fm signal booster, but this may well be overkill.
Unfortunately this is a common complaint about this product. There are various reviews on Amazon and discussions on forums about the quality of the alarm and the static noise. The concensus is that its a good radio that just wakes you up with static!
If it was me personally, I would return it to manufacturer quoting your purchasing rights, as the product is not fit for the purpose it was bought for ie waking you up to coherent radio.
Hope this helps you
Good luck
Jim
Hello,
yes, the radio is beginning to develop fault. The static behavior is a sign that the radio is faulty but its not a critical one.
You can still continue using your radio, since its still serving you. But just put this at the back of your mind that the static behavior is not normal.
There is no need giving it to a technician. Keep using the radio with the hope that it will last long.
I wish you good luck.