Inspection Procedure 15

Distortion on AM or on both AM and FM.

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. How much distortion is there?

Q: How much distortion is there?

Occasional distortion: Go to Step 2.
Constant distortion: Go to Step 3.

STEP 2. Is there distortion near the radio station?

Q: Is there distortion near the radio station?

YES: The antenna may receive too strong signal.
NO: Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Are the speaker cords in contact with the cone paper?

Q: Are the speaker cords in contact with the cone paper?

YES: Move the cords away from the cone paper. Check that a distortion is resolved.
NO: Go to Step 4.

STEP 4. Remove the speakers, and check for torn cone paper or foreign material.

Q: Is there torn cone paper or foreign material?

YES: Repair or replace the speakers. Check that a distortion is resolved.
NO: Go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Check for distortion with the speaker installed.

Q: Does a distortion occur?

YES: Install the speaker securely. Check that a distortion is resolved.
NO: Repair or replace the radio. Check that a distortion is resolved.