Multipath Noise - Mazda 626 Owner's Manual

Atmospheric conditions can also affect
FM reception. High humidity will
cause poor reception. However, cloudy
days may provide better reception than
clear days.
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Reflected
wave
Direct
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M Multipath noise
Since FM signals can be reflected by
obstructions, it is possible to receive
both the direct signal and the reflected
signal at the same time. This causes a
slight delay in reception and may be
heard as a broken sound or a distortion.
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This condition may also be
encountered when in close proximity
to the transmitter.
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