Eton G5 owner manual AUTO-SCAN Tuning

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G5 OWNER’S MANUAL

5 BASIC RADIO OPERATION continued

To enter a frequency:

1.Use the numeric buttons (9) to enter the frequency.

2.Within 3 seconds, press the AM ‘enter’ button (10) if it’s an AM or SW frequency, or the FM ‘enter’ button (12) for FM frequencies.

Here’s an example for an AM station at 810 kHz (For FM, ignore the decimal point and use the FM enter button (12)):

1.Press 8 1 0.

2.Within 3 seconds, press the AM enter button (10).

NOTE: Regardless of what type of station is currently tuned (AM, FM or SW), direct frequency entry can be used to enter any type of frequency.

AUTO-SCAN TUNING (6)

Auto-scan tuning starts by pressing either the (up frequency) or (down frequency) button for about 2 seconds. The G5 has 3 selectable auto-scan modes: STOP, ATS or D-5. These are described below. Tuning steps are 100 kHz FM, 9/10 kHz AM and 5 kHz SW.

Auto scan tuning remains in the selected band, AM, FM or shortwave meter band.

STOP: Auto-scanning stops on the next encountered station.

D-5: Auto-scanning stops for 5 seconds on each next encountered station, then moves on.

ATS: (Auto Tuning Storage): Auto-scanning automatically stores the strongest FM local stations This feature is describe more thoroughly in a later section of the manual titled USING THE ATS MEMORY FEATURE.

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Contents G5 AM/FM STEREO/ MW.SW.LW Dual Conversion Page Do YOU Need HELP? Table of Contents Table of Contents Features What the G5 IncludesFeatures DiagramsDiagrams Right Side Left SideInstalling Batteries Battery Strength IndicatorGetting Started More Important Battery USE Information Powering the G5 with the Included AC ADAPTER/CHARGERGetting Started Important AC ADAPTER/CHARGER Information and Precautions Charging Ni-MH Batteries in the G5Battery Charging Time Chart Battery Charging Notes and CautionsBasic Radio Operation Before Using the G5Using the Sleep Timer Feature Turning the G5 on and OFFBasic Radio Operation Using the Lock FeatureVolume Control MethodUsing the DX/LOCAL Switch Selecting FM, AM and Shortwave SWListening in FM Stereo Buttons Tuning in StationsTuning Knob Direct Frequency EntryAUTO-SCAN Tuning Basic Radio Operation Shortwave with the E5G5 Auto-Tuning Chart Using the G5’s SSB Single Side Band FeatureClock and Alarm Features Signal Strength IndicatorSetting the Clock Clock and Alarm Features Setting the Clock and WeekdayTime Zone Abbreviation List Clock and Alarm Features Setting the Alarms 1 Through 4ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING the Alarms Working with Memory Storing Stations Into MemoryLabeling Memory Pages Checking Memory Capacity Accessing What is Stored Into MemoryWorking with Memory Checking Pages and MemoriesUsing the page COPY/PASTE Function Erasing MemoryDeleting ALL Memory Contents Using the ATS Memory FeatureUsing the Light STEREO/MONO ButtonLINE-OUT Socket Reset Button Rear Folding StandWhat is SHORTWAVE? Introduction to ShortwaveWhat are Shortwave BANDS? Simplified Shortwave Band Chart Introduction to ShortwaveIntroduction to Shortwave Some Basic Rules of ThumbShortwave Time Stations Getting Close to a WindowShortwave Antennas Introduction to Single Sideband SSB Amateur Radio Shortwave Bands m=metersAeronautical SW Frequency Ranges usually USB Maritime SW Frequency Ranges usually USBFinding Shortwave Antennas Shortwave Magazines TroubleshootingReset Procedure Shortwave DirectoriesTroubleshooting Warranty and Service Information Warranty and Service Information ONE Year Limited WarrantyWarranty and Service Information continue Etón Corporation Etón Europe/Lextronix GermanyEtón Canada

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