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Old 06 October 2004, 05:55 PM
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I recently bought a head unit from the USA. It works brilliantly apart from the radio. I think that they only use odd numbers over there.
For example, on FM I can pick up 98.5, 98.7, 98.9 etc but not even numbers like 98.6 etc.
I know the Japanese use different frequencys as well.
Does anybody know if I can get it converted to British radio or am I just stuck with it?
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Originally Posted by Bing_2004
I recently bought a head unit from the USA. It works brilliantly apart from the radio. I think that they only use odd numbers over there.
For example, on FM I can pick up 98.5, 98.7, 98.9 etc but not even numbers like 98.6 etc.
I know the Japanese use different frequencys as well.
Does anybody know if I can get it converted to British radio or am I just stuck with it?
I think you are stuck with it, we use different MHz spacings over here.

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If its an Alpine theres a menu option to change the frequency spacing, otherwise I think you're stuck with it.
Pity cos HU as much cheaper from US - The Nakamichi I wanted is £500 but only $300!! In the end I bought a nearly new UK one off eBay
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I bought a Pioneer unit. RRP in UK is £450 and I paid £220. I guess I'll just have to stick with it.
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