Kia pride 1997 - Page 69

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Direct
AUDIO (if equipped)
458
Multipath Noise
Since FM signals can be reflected by
obstruction, it is possible to receive both
the direct signal and the reflected signal at
the same time. This causes a slight delay
in reception and may be heard as a bro-
ken sound or a distortion. This problem
may also be encountered when in close
proximity to the transmitter.
459
Flutter/Skip Noise
Signals from an FM transmitter move in
straight lines and become weak in valleys
between tall buildings, mountains, and
other obstacles. When a vehicle passes
through such an area, the reception condi-
tion may change suddenly, resulting in
annoying noise.
460
Weak Signal Noise
In suburban areas, broadcast signal
become weak because of distance from
the transmitter. Reception in such fringe
areas is characterized by sound breakup.
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