G1000A OPERATION MANUAL
INTRODUCTION TO SHORTWAVE continued
EVENING/NIGHT LISTENING
This is the best time to listen, because the broadcasters are deliber- ately transmitting to your area. These bands may be extremely good around sunset and sunrise too.
NIGHT |
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BANDS | CHARACTERISTICS |
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25meters | Similar to 31m. |
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31meters | Good all night, everywhere. Often extremely good at |
| sunrise and sunset. Good results often start about an |
| hour before sunset. |
41meters
Similar to 49m, but not as many stations.
49meters
The best overall night band.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Getting close to a window may substantially improve your reception. The construction materials of some buildings simply do not let signals in very well. Signals penetrate wood frame buildings easiest, while concrete and brick buildings usually block sig- nals. If you are in a building with one or more stories above you, sig- nals can also be impaired in strength. In such a situation, situate the radio as close to a window as possible while listening. Holding the radio while close to a window may also improve reception.
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