The frequency range agreed internationally for FM broadcasting includes 88-108 MHz and is used in many countries including New Zealand. Japan, however, uses the frequency range 76-90 MHz. If you drive a used car imported from Japan it will probably be fitted with a Japanese car radio which, without modification, only receives some New Zealand radio stations. Click image to view large version In order to receive all available local radio stations, many people chose to fit a band expander in their aerial lead.
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Band expanders 'shift' FM radio signals used in New Zealand to the frequency range used in Japan. If you have fitted or are thinking of fitting a band expander in your car then it is important that you read the following information. Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) consider band expanders to be unsuited for New Zealand conditions. RSM does not endorse or encourage the use of band expanders and does not take band expanders into consideration when planning and engineering FM broadcasting bands.
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