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BBC R4 FM reception issue...

  • 25-12-2009 4:11pm
    #1
    Wertz
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    Didn't know whether to put this here or on one of the tech forums.
    Just want to know if anyone else on the east coast is experiencing severe interference on the FM band where BBC4 usually resides.
    It always comes in strong on 104.6Mhz, but since some time on wednesday a high pitched continuous drone has drowned it out....it sounds like some type of signal that is being broadcast on a nearby frequency, and I can still hear the station behind the noise, crackly and breaking up but it's there. LW and MW aren't really an option. Been using the iplayer to listen live but that's no good in the car or elsewhere. I tried it in a mates house the other end of town and still the same interference.
    We've had some issues surrounding the garda PULSE system in the area according to local papers (mainly TV interference though) so it might be that. I don't think it's a pirate station.
    Anyone any ideas? This is about the only station I can bear listening to over the holiday so not having it is pretty crappy.


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  • #2
    decies
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,475 ✭✭✭decies


    Get a roberts internet radio,radio 4 fm is available on it.


  • #3
    BrianD
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    There is a temporary station on 104.2 and i105-107 are on 104.7 LMFM do or used to use 104.7. Have you tried tuning in the "drone" to find out where out what exact frequency it is on?

    The unfortuante problem is that unless it is a pirate operator you won't have any grounds for complaint. Even if it is a pirate, technically it is not interfering with any service licenced in the state.


  • #4
    Dundalk EI7DAR
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭Dundalk EI7DAR


    That 104.6Mhz BBC R4 transmitter is based at Camlough, Newry. Its receives a off air signal from Divis, Belfast. Have listened to this and it sounds like the problem is at the transmitter at Camlough. Report the problem here -
    https://faq.external.bbc.co.uk/templates/bbcfaqs/emailstatic/interferencePage


  • #5
    Greenman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,962 ✭✭✭Greenman


    decies wrote: »
    Get a roberts internet radio,radio 4 fm is available on it.


    Saw one this Xmas at a pals house, they're the business. So much so my sister and uncle are going out to get one.:)


  • #6
    decies
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,475 ✭✭✭decies


    Yep i got mine just before xmas the only thing with internet is you got the whole rights problems.Like you can get bbc4fm and bbc 4 lw on the roberts,but you try if your interested,to get test match special on internet radio 4 LW no joy damn rights issue,you have to turn on Lw on analogue radio,(or listen to radio 2000 south africa).Same problem five live and five live sports extra the footy etc all blocked out.Whats going to happen when bbc radio goes all digital.


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  • #7
    The Black Oil
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 18,522 CMod ✭✭✭✭The Black Oil


    Apparently, you can sometimes get around the rights issues by listening to local BBC stations instead. I don't know if this applies to cricket, though. This post might help.

    Moderator: Television, Psychology and Dublin County North.

    CMod: Entertainment



  • #8
    decies
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,475 ✭✭✭decies


    Thanks anyway,i actually tried radio merseyside same rights issue problem.


  • #9
    The Black Oil
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 18,522 CMod ✭✭✭✭The Black Oil


    Sports coverage coming through on BBC London now. If you've Sky TV you can tune in some national BBC stations, but I know that's not always practical.

    Before I got an internet radio I used to try and get Radio 4 on LW 198, it was a bit patchy...sometimes got clearer reception at night time.

    Moderator: Television, Psychology and Dublin County North.

    CMod: Entertainment



  • #10
    josh59
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 384 ✭✭josh59


    Greenman wrote: »
    Saw one this Xmas at a pals house, they're the business. So much so my sister and uncle are going out to get one.:)

    Bought a grand DAB/FM/WIFI Radio in Marks & Spencers in Liffey Valley yesterday was 1/2 price at 45 yo yos. Dont know if they'll have any to-morrow think I got the last one - might be worth giving them a shout.


  • #11
    Greenman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,962 ✭✭✭Greenman


    josh59 wrote: »
    Bought a grand DAB/FM/WIFI Radio in Marks & Spencers in Liffey Valley yesterday was 1/2 price at 45 yo yos.

    Hows it working?

    What brand?

    Post a link if you have one.:)


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  • #12
    josh59
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 384 ✭✭josh59


    Greenman wrote: »
    Hows it working?

    What brand?

    Post a link if you have one.:)

    It's an M&S own brand it's called Digital Internet Radio - I tried to find it on the M&S website but it's not there. It must have been old stock or an old model but not bothered with that as it works fine. Simple in so far as there only a volume control - no tone or balance etc etc.

    Still getting used to it - user interface is a bit combersome but what the heck for the money I paid it's grand :D


  • #13
    decies
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,475 ✭✭✭decies


    Greenman wrote: »
    Hows it working?

    What brand?

    Post a link if you have one.:)

    http://logikir100.tripod.com/Vistron.htm


  • #14
    Greenman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,962 ✭✭✭Greenman


    josh59 wrote: »
    Still getting used to it - user interface is a bit combersome but what the heck for the money I paid it's grand :D

    Know how you feel.

    Was PC World Carrickmines about 18 months ago and picked up this
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-SLA5520-Wireless-Music-receiver/dp/B000F4NNXC for €20, its a bit buggy but works fairly well.

    I like the Roberts 202 or even the new one from Logitech.
    decies wrote: »
    http://logikir100.tripod.com/Vistron.htm

    Thanks for that link.:)


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