Makita Radio not working

[Jupiter01]

I’ve got one of these and suddenly the radio isn’t picking up any stations. Tried AM and FM.

I just get lots of interference. The Bluetooth function still works.

I am using this in my own house and spots where I know I previously had good reception.

I’d appreciate any advice you can provide. Thanks in advance.

 

[blup]

Is it within Makita's three year warranty?

Blup

 

[Jupiter01]

Unfortunately not. I purchased it second hand.

 

[mattylad]

Maybe the antenna has a broken wire, have a look inside and see if the wire to it has become detached.

 

[Jupiter01]

Could it be the antenna itself that needs changing? Would that cause the issue I am describing?

I will check the wire too. Thanks for your help.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Could it be the antenna itself that needs changing?

Unlikely, AM and FM use two different antennas, so unless both have failed at the same time...

More likely the receiver section or board has lost its power supply or there is a beak in the track supply power to that section. Chances of someone coming on here and needing to ask and being able to successfully fix the fault, nil.