Common Radio Reception Conditions; Distance/Strength; Terrain - Ford Ranger Owner's Manual

NOTE: The clock can be displayed or set whether the ignition
is on or off.
How to set the clock
Turn the radio on.
1.
Press and hold the "CLK" button, press the right ( a ) side of
2.
the "SEEK" button to increase hours. Press the left ( b ) side
of the button to decrease hours. Press the right ( a ) side of
the "TUNE" button to increase minutes. Press the left ( b )
side of the button to decrease minutes.
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with no AM/PM
indications.

Common Radio Reception Conditions

Several conditions prevent FM reception from being completely
clear and noise-free, such as the following:

Distance/Strength

1.
The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the distance
the signal must travel. The listenable range of an average FM
signal is approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers). Beyond this
distance, the radio is operating in a fringe area and the signal
becomes weaker.

Terrain

2.
The terrain (hilly, mountainous, tall buildings) of the area over
which the signal travels may prevent the FM signal from being
noise-free.
If there is a building or large structure between the antenna and
station, some of the signal "bends" around the building, but
certain spots receive almost no signal. Moving out of the
"shadow" of the structure will allow the station to return to
normal.
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