Abstract: A stereo inhibit circuit adaptable for use in an FM stereo radio having a stereo indicating light is disclosed. A level detector and a mute circuit develop a mute signal which is related to the amount of signal noise at the output of an FM detector. This mute signal is used to inhibit a stereo switch that controls the stereo indicating light while permitting the creation of audible signals by a stereo demodulator and a pair of speakers. Thus the stereo inhibit circuit permits the creation of an audible hiss and positively prevents any flickering of the stereo indicating light when the FM radio is not tuned to a station.