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Heard Random Radio stations while listening to iPod?
I was listening to my iPod Nano...the older smaller almost square shaped generation Nano, when I heard what sounded like crackling. I turned up the volume to realize that is was radio commercials, but not just 1 station...there were 2 stations layered over one another, which were layered into the music I was listening to (which is on the iPod). I pushed pause, and loud and clear, I heard the 2 radio stations coming through simultaneously. I was listening on my headphones & the iPod was not plugged in to anything.
How in the world would something like this happen?? As far as I know, an iPod doesn't have radio signal receiving capabilities on its own. How were 2 stations (2 different frequencies) able to be played simultaneously? Also, I was a bit amazed how clear they both sounded (not a lot of static at all).
Anyone else experience this?? So weird!
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
It's probably picking-up signals from a local signal source nearby to you. One possible explanation I give is that libraries, doctors surgeries and churches often fit what is called an induction loop for those of poor hearing. It's a wire that loops around the hall or room that is connected to the output of a microphone/amplifier system. When the doctor calls a name, the person who is hard of hearing will pick the signal up on his/her hearing aid even though that may be too far away to pick it up audibly (like when in the toilet or an ante room). Obviously, you would not expect to hear music unless the person operating it feels that there is some advantage to do so.
Generally, any transmitted signal that's is strong enough will break through or be 'picked-up' by the iPod Nano's amplifier even if it does not have radio capabilities. For example, if your near a AM transmitter, Citizens Band user operating on AM.