Sangean WR-2 FM Stereo Problem - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

lewischange · 2012-06-19, 08:33 PM

I just purchased a Sangean WR-2 AM/FM radio. I am very happy with this radio except for one problem. All the FM stations that are broadcasting in stereo sound fine with excellent stereo reception, except for CBC Radio 2 at 103.3 MHz. It only receives in mono. It is not a signal strength issue as the signal is very strong. I've also tried the radio at several different locations (work and home) and the results are the same. Does anyone have an idea why only CBC Radio 2 at 103.3 MHz does not receive in stereo on this particular radio?

stampeder · 2012-06-19, 10:17 PM

Please tell us where you are.

Also, some CBC FM stations broadcast in mono, believe it or not. CBC Radio 1 in Vancouver on 88.1MHz is mono, while CBC Radio 2 at 105.9MHz is stereo with RDS data.

rob50312 · 2012-06-19, 10:27 PM

Many CBC stations broadcast in mono only

BGY11 · 2012-06-19, 10:39 PM

Actually, it's my understanding that CBC Radio One (usually) broadcasts in mono, but Radio Two is always in stereo. I'm presuming you are in Ottawa based on the fact CBC Radio 2 is on 103.3MHz.

lewischange · 2012-06-20, 06:56 AM

I live in the Ottawa region. CBC Radio 2 is broadcast in stereo here. I have a second radio to compare (not a Sangean) and the audio is definitely stereo.

I'm an amateur radio operator with a background in RF and this one has me stumped!

stampeder · 2012-06-20, 02:34 PM

With that info we'll definitely take your word for it then!

What an odd situation.

2012-06-19, 08:33 PM	#1
lewischange Rookie Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ottawa Posts: 4	Sangean WR-2 FM Stereo Problem I just purchased a Sangean WR-2 AM/FM radio. I am very happy with this radio except for one problem. All the FM stations that are broadcasting in stereo sound fine with excellent stereo reception, except for CBC Radio 2 at 103.3 MHz. It only receives in mono. It is not a signal strength issue as the signal is very strong. I've also tried the radio at several different locations (work and home) and the results are the same. Does anyone have an idea why only CBC Radio 2 at 103.3 MHz does not receive in stereo on this particular radio?

2012-06-19, 10:27 PM	#3
rob50312 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: derry + winston Mississauga Posts: 1,303	Many CBC stations broadcast in mono only __________________ CM 4248 at Buffalo,XG43 at Toronto,M4 at Buffalo,CH 11 yagi at Ham.

2012-06-20, 06:56 AM	#5
lewischange Rookie Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ottawa Posts: 4	CBC Radio 2 Stereo I live in the Ottawa region. CBC Radio 2 is broadcast in stereo here. I have a second radio to compare (not a Sangean) and the audio is definitely stereo. I'm an amateur radio operator with a background in RF and this one has me stumped!

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2012-06-19, 10:17 PM	#2
stampeder OTA Forum Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Delta, BC (96Av x 116St) Posts: 23,338	Please tell us where you are. Also, some CBC FM stations broadcast in mono, believe it or not. CBC Radio 1 in Vancouver on 88.1MHz is mono, while CBC Radio 2 at 105.9MHz is stereo with RDS data.

2012-06-19, 10:39 PM	#4
BGY11 Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 3,182	Actually, it's my understanding that CBC Radio One (usually) broadcasts in mono, but Radio Two is always in stereo. I'm presuming you are in Ottawa based on the fact CBC Radio 2 is on 103.3MHz.

2012-06-20, 02:34 PM	#6
stampeder OTA Forum Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Delta, BC (96Av x 116St) Posts: 23,338	With that info we'll definitely take your word for it then! What an odd situation.