Why does my radio pick up some stations better than others?
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Santaanacanyon
ANSWERS: 4
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Because some radio broadcasting stations are closer to your car or radio so the closer the better reception.
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In addition, some stations also broadcast a stronger signal. A stronger signal means the signal can reach further distances.
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Some radio channels broadcast using a more powerful signal, so the signal will travel further. Another point to remember is that the distance the signal travels is also affected by the weather. On a nice clear day (no rain, clouds etc) the signal will travel further. The signal is also affected by other electrical signals. You can prove this by the fact that you can hear signals from far away stations better at night than you can during the day. This is because there is less interferrence.
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A radio picks up a station best when the signal strength of the station is strong. Factors that affect the signal strength are 1) Broadcast Power 2) Distance from the station 3) the physical geography of the landscape 4) The directional characterics of the recieving antenna 5) The directional characterics of the transmitting antenna 6) Blocking structures (metal in house) 7) Surrounding trees and weather Its really a lot of stuff . Luckly , radio stations put out a huge signal.
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