Do you have WB in your radio?
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I heard some people have AM FM and WB.
But, I only have AM, and FM. Any way I can enable WB?
But, I only have AM, and FM. Any way I can enable WB?
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It's weather radio channel. Maybe only in the US?
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I don't have a weather band, what's with that? I have the Logic 7 system and thought it would include WB - not. Does Europe have a weather channel like the National Weather Service in the US? Do you have WB in your cars?
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I've had weather band in my March 04 build (Logic 7 / Nav) since I got the car. I know someone else who only got it when they simultaneously upgraded to v12 and had Nav retro-fitted.
I don't know whether WB came with v12 or Nav.
BTW, weather band is a service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and it gives 24-hour weather and ocean conditions.
I don't know whether WB came with v12 or Nav.
BTW, weather band is a service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and it gives 24-hour weather and ocean conditions.
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I've had WB as well with an early March build. Got upgraded to 12.2 last week, still have WB.
Yes, I believe it's a USA thing. It picks up one of 7 NOAA radio signals in major cites across the country.
Yes, I believe it's a USA thing. It picks up one of 7 NOAA radio signals in major cites across the country.
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During my 4/04 ED I did not have DVD or WB.
After taking re-delivery I got these new options but I know I don't have v12.
I only get WB station 1 with some weather report stuff like for the planet or something like that (useless) the other 6 stations don't tune in.
After taking re-delivery I got these new options but I know I don't have v12.
I only get WB station 1 with some weather report stuff like for the planet or something like that (useless) the other 6 stations don't tune in.
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My car is a Sept. 2003 production date. I don't know what version of software I am running. I do know there is no Weather Band. I have had it in other BMWs. It is very helpful for coastal conditions - wind and waves. Also very helpful for travel in the mountains in winter. What is the story, do you think it is a software upgrade? Do you think it is an integral component of a specific radio? Is my radio different, being a Sept. 2003 build, than the later models you folks have? I would be very interested in getting WB if at all possible. Any information is greatly appreciated.
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Originally Posted by Mercy' date='Aug 2 2004, 03:09 PM
I only get WB station 1 with some weather report stuff like for the planet or something like that (useless) the other 6 stations don't tune in.