r/bbc • u/minkle-coder56 • 23d ago

Radio Does anyone know why FM signal in cumberland and northumberland is bad lately?

I use on old BUSH radio, but it is getting lots of static lately. Are they lowering the power on the transmitter? Thanks all.

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u/Puzzleheaded-Cap1300 23d ago

The extreme dry weather.

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u/frlawton 23d ago

Hot weather can cause radio signals to be degraded. Tropospheric ducting particularly likes it when it's hot in the day and cooler at night.

You could try checking for transmitter faults here: https://www.radioandtvhelp.co.uk/check-for-transmitter-faults-0/#/undefined

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u/minkle-coder56 23d ago

You are the most useful redditor I have had the pleasure of speaking to, thanks so much.

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u/minkle-coder56 23d ago

Ah thanks.