Radio Frequency Change

Mar 31, 2008 | 10:39 AM

datax

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2015 Mercedes E63S AMG; 2009 SLK55 AMG; 2010 E63 AMG on order

Radio Frequency Change

Is there a way of changing my north american fm frequencies to european - 93.0 93.1 93.2 etc rather than just 93.1 93.3 93.5 etc.

2005 e55 amg - moved from canada to UAE and took my car with me.

thanks

ps car has COMAND with harman/kardon LOGIC7 surround sound system with MP3-compatible 6-disc CD changer

Mar 31, 2008 | 08:34 PM

stanm5

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I believe if you press * you can then enter any frequency you wish.

Apr 1, 2008 | 07:46 AM

datax

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Frequency Change

Thanks for the quick reply - unfortunately when you do that the decimal always defaults to an odd number - eg. when you enter 92.0 it defaults to 92.1

any other thoughts?

Apr 1, 2008 | 09:18 AM

06c230hwd

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The asterik should work for you, regardless of wether you can actually hear a broadcast on the station or not. If you've got a FM modulator dialed in to a certain station but the radio seeks right past it, you would simply use the asterik to 'dial' it in. Works for CD playback as well, picking track numbers on a MP3CD in your CDC is an awesome advantage. Anywho the only thing I can think of is the fact that you have a USA/Canada car overseas and I'm no radio expert but when it comes to music and listening to it, I'd say I'm a pro..haha. Think about it, all the radio stations in the states that are on FM end with an odd number, no evens. 94.9,96.5,97.3,97.9,98.1,98.9,99.1,99.9,100.7,101. 5,102.3,102.7,103.5,105.9
I'm assuming this occurence would be why it defaults to ONLY odd numbers

Maybe this is a good excuse for you to get a EURO Comand?

Apr 1, 2008 | 12:33 PM

datax

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thanks but sorry the answer is no. if you try to dial in using the * then it defaults to an odd number decimal. if you have a north american unit try it you'll see. it is not a question of being able to afford it but why on earth would i buy another head unit if i can reprogram the existing one. think of it from an environmental perspective - reduce re use refuse.

Apr 1, 2008 | 03:13 PM

06c230hwd

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Quote:

thanks but sorry the answer is no. if you try to dial in using the * then it defaults to an odd number decimal. if you have a north american unit try it you'll see.

I'm pretty sure my post says that in different words

"Think about it, all the radio stations in the states that are on FM end with an odd number, no evens. 94.9,96.5,97.3,97.9,98.1,98.9,99.1,99.9,100.7,101. 5,102.3,102.7,103.5,105.9
I'm assuming this occurence would be why it defaults to ONLY odd numbers!"

Quote:

it is not a question of being able to afford it but why on earth would i buy another head unit if i can reprogram the existing one. think of it from an environmental perspective - reduce re use refuse.

From an enviromental standpoint, I'd say that selling your aforementioned US Spec HU to another forum member would certainly fall under the category of: 're-use'. With that said; if money truly isn't the case, then upgrade!

If not OEM, they've got the AVIC D-3 out there right now for dirt cheap!

Apr 1, 2008 | 07:43 PM

D Bst

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2004 E55 AMG; 1995 Porsche 993 Cab.

Can you try and set the unit to think it's a Euro model with the 537 trick?

Search here for more info, but basically turn on the ignition, turn on the command, then select Radio.
Now press (and hold) 5 then 3 then 7 (holding all three keys for about 5 secs).

That puts you into the "setup screen". Select an option that's probably labelled 211_ECE IIRC (might be 211_US right now?).

Select the option then switch it all off and allow a couple of minutes to pass before turning back on.

If you have SAT enabled, this will probably change to a VIDEO function...

YMMV and do so at your own risk... you can usually get back to what it was before in the same way - so *hopefully* no harm done... just take records of what it WAS set to before...

Just a thought...

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Apr 3, 2008 | 08:58 PM

Ted Baldwin

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Originally Posted by datax

............Just stumbled on this thread. You cannot change your fm frequencies. What happens is that as you scan your fm frequencies, it defaults to the losest frequency to the odd numbered one you are seeking. If you directly tune your Comand using * it will also default to the nearest even numbered frequency. For example, A car in the Us that wants to tune to say AM 640, will instead get AM 639.9 or something similar. You will still hear the AM 640 radio station but the reception is a bit poorer. In general I find that with FM, the reception is quite acceptable. With AM it is not acceptable. You also cannot get shortwave radio if you have an American spec Comand in your car.

............The fix is really simple. You can live with the acceptable FM reception and the quite poor am reception and no short wave reception until you return to Canada. Alternatively you can change your Comand to a European spec comand. You have two options in doing this. One option is via an MB dealer in Europe and you will be raped in the behind as far as cost. Or you can buy a European spec Comand from German or British Ebay for about 800 Euros and swap it yourself. It is all plug and play. I have done many swaps myself. Goodluck.

Ted

Apr 3, 2008 | 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by D Bst

............no. This is not applicable to the G-class Comand.

Ted

Apr 3, 2008 | 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by datax

thanks but sorry the answer is no. if you try to dial in using the * then it defaults to an odd number decimal. if you have a north american unit try it you'll see. it is not a question of being able to afford it but why on earth would i buy another head unit if i can reprogram the existing one. think of it from an environmental perspective - reduce re use refuse.

..........I get your point about not buying a new Comand if you don't have to. But your point about buying a new Comand not being environmentally friendly is a bit absurd when you are driving a gas guzzling G-wagen in the first place. You may wish to to retire the W463 and get another vehicle in Europe with the right fm frequencies and much better gas mileage.

Ted