hi - just got a beomaster 900K - stereo works fine :-

is it better for fm stereo repro to disconnect interior aerial and rig up a longer exterior one?

when I first turned on the set the stereo light worked - now it doesn't - why?

Welcome to Beoworld.

mistercinder:

s it better for fm stereo repro to disconnect interior aerial and rig up a longer exterior one?

Not sure what you mean by interior ariel but if you are getting all the stations you are looking for, stay with it. If your signal is weak or you are missing stations I would consider an external aerial.

You can check the lamp by selecting tape or phono where it will always be lit.
If it doesn't, the lamp may have blown. (I can supply new lamps if needed, also for the dial).

Not all Beomaster 900K had the stereo (MPX decoder) module installed.
It was sold as an optional extra.

Martin

it is a 900K - it has the built in speakers (I also have the external speakers for the M model as I thought they might improve sound quality on mine)

I am getting very good stereo repro which definitely changes to mono when I press the mono button

when I initially plug in the unit and select the fm button the green stereo light comes on for about five minutes then it goes out - then I cannot get it when selecting tape, fm or phono - weird or what? 

I am getting good reception with the inbuilt fm aerial (two leads from lh socket go inside the set as per other blog pics)

thanks for your help

It could be as simple as a lose connection in the lamp socket.
Try tightening the lamp slightly.

Martin

sounds likely - when I get the innards out I will check this

I have a blue and blacl lead - I assume the black is live and blue neutral?