Eton E100 operation manual Band

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BAND	MEGAHERTZ (MHz)	KILOHERTZ (KHz)
120 m	2.300-2.500 MHz	2300-2500 KHz
90 m	3.20-3.40 MHz	3200-3400 KHz
75 m	3.90-4.00 MHz	3900-4000 KHz
60 m	4.750-5.060 MHz	4750-5060 KHz
49 m	5.950-6.20 MHz	5950-6200 KHz
41 m	7.10-7.60 MHz	7100-7600 KHz
31 m	9.20-9.90 MHz	9500-9900 KHz
25 m	11.600-12.200 MHz	11600-12100 KHz
22 m	13.570-13.870 MHz	13570-13870 KHz
19 m	15.10-15.80 MHz	15100-15800 KHz
16 m	17.480-17.90 MHz	17480-17900 KHz
13 m	21.450-21.850 MHz	21450-21850 KHz
11 m	25.60-26.10 MHz	25600-26100 KHz

E100 OPERATION MANUAL

SHORTWAVE LISTENING GUIDE continued

DAY BANDS AND NIGHT BANDS –

THE DIFFERENCE IS IMPORTANT

Because shortwave signals depend on such factors as the sun, the ionosphere and interaction with the earth itself, signals cannot be heard on all bands throughout the day. Some bands are best during the daylight hours, and some are best at night. In general, the bands with frequencies below 13 MHz (13000 KHz) are better at night and the bands with frequencies above 13 MHz (13000 KHz) are best during the day. Listed below are the characteristics of the major shortwave bands. Follow these guidelines for best listening results. How to get into a specific band will vary from one radio to another. Consult your owner’s manual for instruction on how to access the bands on your radio or call etón Corporation if it’s not clear to you.

SUNSET AND SUNRISE –

OFTEN THE VERY BEST TIME TO LISTEN

We are often asked whether there is a truly best time for listening to shortwave, when signals are strongest and clearest. Often, this is a window of hours right around sunset and sunrise. Sometimes it’s a two-hour window, other times three or four hours. Experiment to determine when it’s best in your area.

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