I haven't modifies the kernel or anything tho. It's the standard 1.01 download version. any ideas?

Your original assumption was probably correct: The radio might be deliberately disabled when the unit is on AC power. Either that or you installed a Mark2 image onto your Mark1 player. I can't run out to the car right now to check it for you, though.

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