US car stereo characteristics

[EJ22_SLO]

A co-worker is ebaying for Volvo car stereo (radio + CD player); since he is not sure about frequency range on US models i need your help...

On European models frequency range is between 87.5 -108 MHz FM; step = 0,05 MHz

Will US model work in Europe?

[0perose]

yep, that's our frequency range too

[vrg3]

Our stereos tune from 87.5 to 107.9 MHz FM with a 200 kHz step.

You guys really tune down to 0.05 MHz steps? I thought it was 100 kHz (0.1 MHz).

Some radios sold here do 100 kHz steps because they were designed for multiple markets. It seems possible that a Volvo radio would do that.

[EJ22_SLO]

thnx. i knew i can count on you guys..

edit:
so u only use odd frequencys?
102.1, 102.3, 102.5,...

[free5ty1e]

I've only ever seen odd frequencies used in radio stations here, and most radios I've seen skip the evens...

Do you guys have radio stations that close together? I mean, 101.1 and 101.2 would probably bleed together quite a bit if there were signals on both.

[EJ22_SLO]

Mostly stations are not close enough to disturb other;
except when driving in Italy... they're mad... one station disturbs other...

Here stations use both - even and odd frequencies; like 105.1, 102.4, 106.4,... but car radios have step in 0,05 MHz