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. ...

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Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Specifications
Specifications   Items Specifications Rated voltage DC 12V Operating voltage DC 9 ~ 16V Operating temperature -30°C~ 80°C (-22°F~176°F) Dark cur ...

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Barrier net (wagon)
Your vehicle is equipped with a barrier net. When you load some cargoes on the rear seat or rear cargo area, you must install the barrier net behind front seatback or rear seatback. It is designed to help protect the heads of the occupants by obstructing objects flying forward in front ...

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