radio tuning problem

[kksh]

Hi,

I just bought an Sony CDFX-5705 MP3 CD player from the states. The problem with it is that it will only tune with increments of 0.2 mhz or whatever FM uses. So it starts out at 87.5 and will only tune odd decimal frequencies.

I want to tune to a station at 89.0 FM. I can only get 88.9 pr 89.1. What do I do? Anybody has any way around it? thanks

[someonestolecc]

There should be an option somewhere for frequency steps, which will determine at what increments it will tune at.

You'll have to google for a manual or go to CAA to try to find someone who is familiar with how to get to that option.

[BADHAB|T]

If its a USA stereo, you probably wont be ale to get any of your local stations. Alpines can change between local and USA stepping.

I believe a band expander is available to change it to local stepping but they cost about $250. Have a look on the sticker on the top of the stereo, it will tell you its frequency range. 78.9 - 107.9. (not sure how accurate those numbers are, but they aint far off)

If the numbers look like that, you need a new stereo, or a dang expensive expander.

78.0 - 108.0, should look something like that

[BADHAB|T]

I had to tell a customer the bad news today. they just bought a sony from the states, they opted for a new stereo.

[kksh]

obviously mine won't change from US to international stepping. It starts from 87.5 to something I can't remember what. So I guess I'm damned.

But fitting a band expander only extends the band right? not the steps? Maybe if I just expand by just 0.1. Tough luck I guess. Thanks for all your help.

[BADHAB|T]

A normal band expander adjusts the stepping of a Japanese stereo

There is one availble to adjust US stepping, but like I said, they dont come cheap!