Grundig 400 PE manual Is There English Language PROGRAMMING?, What is the Program Content LIKE?

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IS THERE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING?

Yes! Many major international broadcasters incorporate English programming.

WHAT IS THE PROGRAM CONTENT LIKE?

This can vary considerably from country to country; however, programming usually consists of world news, local news from the country of origin, news commentary, interview programs, cultur- ally oriented programs, music oriented programs, and even political propaganda.

ARE THE SIGNALS CLEAR?

Often, but not always. Today’s technology has greatly minimized the fading, static and interference that are natural aspects of international broadcast listening.

CAN I HEAR A SPECIFIC COUNTRY?

Yes, if that country is transmitting its signal specifically for listen- ing in your part of the world. Otherwise, it may range from good to impossible.

IF A COUNTRY IS NOT TRANSMITTING ITS SIGNAL SPECIFICALLY FOR RECEPTION IN NORTH AMERICA, IS THERE ANY CHANCE OF RECEIVING IT?

Yes, with detailed research into broadcast time and frequency and patience, it is possible but never guaranteed. A profession- ally engineered outdoor antenna can make a major difference. Call Grundig technical support for advice on such antennas.

WHAT ELSE CAN AND CANNOT BE HEARD ON SHORTWAVE?

You can hear long distance two-way marine, aviation, and amateur radio (ham). To receive such communications, an advanced shortwave receiver with single sideband (SSB) capability must be used. The more advanced Grundig radios can do this. Local VHF/UHF air traffic, police, fire, ambulance, and weather services CANNOT be heard. For these, use a VHF/ UHF scanner

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Contents World Receiver Yacht BOY 400 PE OWNER’S Record Need HELP? Quick Setup Call OUR Shortwave HotlineImportant Notice Subjectpage Page Additional SET-UP Information Initial SET-UPSET-UP for North American USE HOW to Install Batteries HOW to USE the Included Reel AntennaUsing Your Grundig AC Adaptor AC Adaptor USE Professionally Engineered AntennasHOW to Turn the Radio on and OFF HOW to Listen to Your Local AM StationsHOW to Listen to Your Local FM Stations General Radio OperationHOW to USE the Tone Switch Direct Frequency EntryHOW to USE the Step Button HOW to USE the Lock ButtonHOW to USE the AM BUTTON’S Last Station Memory Feature HOW to USE the Volume Control KnobHOW to Listen to Shortwave Stations What is a Shortwave BandHOW to Enter a Shortwave Band HOW to Tune around in a Shortwave BandHOW to Choose the Best Shortwave Band to Tune around HOW to Tell Which Memories are Empty HOW to Access What YOU have Stored IntoHOW to Store a Frequency Into Memory Storing Stations Into MemoryHOW to Erase the Contents of a Memory Using the CLOCK, Alarm and Sleep Timer Features HOW to Control the Alarm ClockHOW to USE the Alarm CLOCK’S Snooze FEA HOW to SET the Alarm ClockHOW to SET the Sleep Timer Daytime Listening Daybands CharacteristicsMore Information about Shortwave Night Bands Characteristics EVENING/NIGHT ListeningWhat Countries are Heard on Shortwave RADIO? What is Heard on Shortwave RADIO?Band Megahertz Kilohertz 13780, 15275, 15410, 17810 What is the Program Content LIKE? Are the Signals CLEAR?Is There English Language PROGRAMMING? Can I Hear a Specific COUNTRY?Can Distant AM/FM Broadcast Stations be RECEIVED? HOW can I Determine if AN Outdoor Antenna will HELP?Page Shortwave Guides and Magazines Available in Bookstores World Radio TV HandbookMonitoring Times Popular CommunicationsHOW to Turn the SSB Feature on Amateur Radio Maritime SSB Weather Frequencies Kilohertz USB times in UTC/GMTMaritime TWO-WAY Communication FREQUEN- Cies and Channels Time Stations not SSBAmateur Radio Maritime Getting More Information about SSB COMMU- NicationTechnical Information Index to the RADIO’S Controls batteries, switches & sockets