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I remember in the 70s and eighties in the UK all FM radios went to 108, but no channels i think were broadcast above 104 (or less - I cant remember). Then the remainder of the band was used for something else, it was subsequently opened up and 88-108 was eventually used.
Japans FM radio I believe started at 76 not 88..
Now of course we have DAB/DAB+ on Band III in Europe, but in the UK i believe FM radio has been extended until the end of the decade.
There are slight differences between the transmission standard of stereo in the US to Europe, Europe uses 50us deemphasis, the US uses 75us. My old Sony ST3950 had a switch inside….. FM radio to my ears always sounded better in the US, but no doubt it varies with the car radio.
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