It is a well-known fact that the signal-to-noise ratio of a VHF FM receiver is better on mono than on stereo. This principle is in fact used in some FM stereo noise reduction systems: crosstalk is introduced between the stereo signals to reduce the noise, while retaining some of the stereo effect. Since noise is more annoying at higher frequencies, some circuits only mix the two signals at higher frequencies.
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