1996 FORD RANGER radio antenna

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[AS30431(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The clock can be displayed or set whether the ignition
is on or off.
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[AS30441(ALL)08/95]
How to set the clock
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[AS30451(ALL)08/95]1.
Turn the radio on.
[AS30461(ALL)04/95]2.
Press and hold the ºCLKª button, press the right (
a) side of
the ºSEEKª button to increase hours. Press the left (
b) side
of the button to decrease hours. Press the right (
a) side of
the ºTUNEª button to increase minutes. Press the left (
b)
side of the button to decrease minutes.
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[AS30471(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with no AM/PM
indications.
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[AS35200(ALL)08/95]
Common Radio Reception Conditions
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[AS35300(ALL)08/95]
Several conditions prevent FM reception from being completely
clear and noise-free, such as the following:
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[AS35400(ALL)08/95]1.
Distance/Strength
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[AS35500(ALL)08/95]
The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the distance
the signal must travel. The listenable range of an average FM
signal is approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers). Beyond this
distance, the radio is operating in a fringe area and the signal
becomes weaker.
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[AS35600(ALL)08/95]2.
Terrain
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[AS35700(ALL)08/95]
The terrain (hilly, mountainous, tall buildings) of the area over
which the signal travels may prevent the FM signal from being
noise-free.
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[AS35900(ALL)08/95]
If there is a building or large structure between the antenna and
station, some of the signal ºbendsª around the building, but
certain spots receive almost no signal. Moving out of the
ºshadowª of the structure will allow the station to return to
normal.
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Electronic Sound Systems
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[AS36000(ALL)08/95]
When the radio waves are reflected off objects or structures, the
reflected signal cancels the normal signal, causing the antenna to
pick up noise and distortion. Cancellation effects are most
prominent in metropolitan areas, but also can become quite
severe in hilly terrain and depressed roadways.
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[AS36100(ALL)08/95]
To minimize these conditions, a stereo/mono blend circuit has
been incorporated into this system. This feature automatically
switches a weak stereo signal to a clearer monaural signal,
which improves the quality of reception.
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[AS36200(ALL)08/95]
Several sources of static are normal conditions on AM
frequencies. These can be caused by power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms.
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[AS36300(ALL)08/95]
Another reception phenomenon isStrong Signal Capture and
Overload. This can occur when listening to a weak station and
when passing another broadcast tower. The close station may
capture the more distant station, although the displayed
frequency does not change. While passing the tower, the station
may switch back and forth a few times before returning to the
original station.
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[AS36400(ALL)08/95]
When several broadcast towers are present (common in
metropolitan areas) several stations may overload the receiver,
resulting in considerable station changing, mixing and
distortion.
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[AS36500(ALL)08/95]
Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM and FM bands has
been incorporated into this system to reduce strong signal
capture and overload.
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Index
349
A
Accessory position on the ignition............. 41
Accessory power source, power point outlet....... 126
Additives, engine oil.................. 275
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats................. 36
description.................... 25,30
disposal....................... 34
driver air bag................... 25,30
indicator light..................... 58
operation....................... 30
passenger air bag................... 30
proper seating.................... 27
service and information labels............. 30
tone generator.................. 31,34
wearing safety belts.................. 26
Air cleaner filter
location...................... 262
specifications.................... 330
Alarm, activating remote personal............ 104
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system).....127, 152
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 278
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 177
noise........................ 179
see also Brake.................... 177
Anti-theft system
arming the system.................. 107
description..................... 107
disarming an untriggered system........... 108
disarming a triggered system............. 108
triggering...................... 107
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board)......... 243
Assistance (see Customer assistance)........... 241
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