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Does an FM receiver help with radio static?

April 26, 2017electronics FM help radio radios receiver static

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Does an FM receiver help with radio static?

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Most static is AM, amplitude-modulated. An FM tuner is nearly impervious to AM signals, including static. However, a very high voltage transient, such as lightning, can act directly upon power supply and/or the audio amplifier in a radio, causing crackling in the speakers.