Receive Every Station Your Market Broadcasts

North American radio broadcasts use a frequency plan that differs from most other regions. FM stations in the USA and Canada transmit on odd-numbered frequencies such as 98.7 MHz and 101.1 MHz, while many other markets broadcast on even-numbered steps. The AM band follows a different channel spacing as well. A JLR vehicle configured for a European or Middle Eastern market therefore skips a large number of US stations when you tune across the band.

This service adjusts the radio configuration in your vehicle so the tuner matches the USA frequency plan. You then receive every odd-numbered FM station, the correct AM channel spacing, and region-specific Radio Data System information. Station names, programme details, and traffic announcements appear correctly on your touchscreen. JLR engineers built the tuner to operate across multiple markets, so the hardware already supports the USA bands. Configuration is the only element that changes.

Why Imported Vehicles Need This Adjustment

Vehicles that arrive from another market carry the broadcast settings for their original region. The tuner steps past frequencies that US stations occupy, which means you lose access to a substantial portion of the dial. The same issue affects the AM band, where channel spacing differs between regions. Radio Data System behaviour also varies, so station identification and programme information may not display at all.

We correct the configuration so the tuner follows the North American plan. The adjustment covers FM frequency steps, AM channel spacing, de-emphasis characteristics, and RDS region settings. Where your vehicle carries HD Radio capability, we enable that function as part of the same service. Every other element of your infotainment system, including satellite radio, media playback, and navigation, remains exactly as JLR delivered it.

Key Features

• Odd-numbered FM tuning enables reception of every US and Canadian FM station.
• Correct AM channel spacing aligns the band with North American broadcast standards.
• RDS region configuration restores station names, programme details, and traffic information.
• De-emphasis adjustment matches audio characteristics to US broadcast practice.
• HD Radio enablement activates digital reception where your hardware supports it.
• Single-parameter focus leaves navigation, media, and connectivity settings untouched.
• Genuine CCF amendment applies the change through JLR-approved diagnostic pathways.
• VIN-based verification confirms your build specification before any change begins.
• Full band scan validation tests reception across the FM and AM ranges after adjustment.
• Documented before-and-after values give you a written record for your vehicle file.

Technical Specifications

We apply every adjustment to meet JLR factory standards for data integrity and system compatibility. Our team prepares the amendment against your vehicle’s exact build record, so the result matches a factory-delivered specification.

What the Service Includes

You receive a complete, traceable service with clear reporting at every stage. Every step follows a documented procedure matched to your vehicle record.

• VIN and build specification verification before any configuration change
• Current CCF read and recorded baseline values
• Confirmation that your head unit supports North American frequency bands
• Radio frequency adjustment applied through genuine JLR diagnostic equipment
• Full band scan of the FM and AM ranges with RDS verification
• HD Radio activation where your hardware carries the capability
• Written record of previous and new values for your vehicle history file
• Technical support access for follow-up questions after the service

Vehicle Compatibility

This service suits Land Rover and Jaguar models built with a compatible audio head unit. We verify your VIN before booking to confirm eligibility and the correct frequency configuration for your market.

• Range Rover L405 and L460
• Range Rover Sport L494 and L461
• Discovery 5 L462 and Discovery Sport L550
• Range Rover Velar L560 and Evoque L551
• New Defender L663
• Jaguar XE X760, XF X260, F-Pace X761, E-Pace X540, and I-Pace

Contact our technical team for specific model-year confirmation and to discuss HD Radio availability for your head unit.

Process & System Integrity

Our authorised technicians follow a meticulous, vehicle-specific procedure. They confirm your build record, read the existing configuration, and verify that the head unit reports correct tuner function. They then apply the amendment through genuine JLR diagnostic equipment and run a complete band scan across the FM and AM ranges. During the scan they confirm odd-numbered station reception, RDS data display, and HD Radio lock where applicable. This approach preserves the integrity of your vehicle’s original engineering while aligning it with the broadcast plan your market uses.

Every configuration change meets original equipment standards for data integrity and traceability. We test each amendment against the relevant platform before completion, which guarantees a clean result and consistent reception across thousands of journeys.

Transform Your In-Car Listening

Adjust your vehicle with a service that embodies the technical precision expected of the Jaguar and Land Rover brands. This radio frequency adjustment delivers full access to your local broadcast bands while preserving the integrity of your infotainment system.

Contact our specialists today to confirm eligibility, receive a detailed quote, and schedule your appointment.