Can I get my imported Sony stereo modified to pick up UK radio stations?

Question

I was given an Asian Sony stereo system but unfortunately all the radio frequencies are outside those of the UK, except for radio 2. Can I get someone to modify it so that it can pick them up? I have bought in the past the dab radio add on from Dixons/ Currys but the stereo doesn't have the right socket in the back for it.

Answer 1

Yes, what you need is an 18MHz converter. These are usually made for car stereos but if you are looking to use a home stereo, you could modify it to work with it. Here's an example of one:
http://www.catronics.com.au/fmconverter.html
http://www.melting-pot.com/website/products.html (all the way at the bottom, last item)

To use it, just add 18MHz to the frequency your Japanese radio displays, like 84.7 + 18 = 102.7 is the station you're really tuned to with the converter hooked up. Of course this will only work with analogue broadcasts and not DAB.