Kia Cee'd: How Vehicle Audio Works / AM (MW, LW) reception
AM broadcasts can be received at greater distances than FM broadcasts. This is because AM radio waves are transmitted at low frequencies. These long, low frequency radio waves can follow the curvature of the earth rather than travelling straight out into the atmosphere. In addition, they curve around obstructions so that they can provide better signal coverage.
FM reception
AM and FM radio signals are broadcast
from transmitter towers located
around your city. They are intercepted
by the radio antenna on your vehicle.
This signal is then received by
the radio ...
FM radio station
FM broadcasts are transmitted at
high frequencies and do not bend to
follow the earth's surface. Because
of this, FM broadcasts generally
begin to fade at short distances from
the station. ...
Other information:
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Specifications
Specifications
Item
Specification
Power source
DC 14.4V (-) ground
Frequency range / Channel space
FM : 87.5 ~ 108 MHz / 50 KHz
AM : 522 ~ 1620 KHz / 9 KHz
Tuning type
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Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Using the smart key
Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Make sure that all doors, the engine
hood and tailgate are closed and
latched.
3. • Lock the doors by pressing the button
of the front outside door handle with
the smart key in your pos ...
