Tandberg TR-2080 FM STEREO lights up ?


Just bought this, does the FM STEREO (red) letters (above the 88-108 numbers, about in the center) light up when an FM station is centered ? It is red, but it doesn't get any brighter when a station is picked up, wondering if it's supposed to.
mikey44

Showing 1 response by 213cobra

The "FM Stereo" light will only illuminate if you've picked up an FM Stereo station with sufficient strength for it to be received as stereo. If you have poor signal strength, it may pick up the station but revert to mono, and that light won't illuminate.

If you have confidence that by location, antenna or some combination you are receiving stereo FM stations with plenty of signal, then the bulb isn't working or the circuit that drives it has a problem, or both. The centered-channel indicator is separate.

Phil