Shortwave Radio Operation | Eton G4000A instruction

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6 SHORTWAVE RADIO OPERATION

HOW TO USE THE STEP BUTTON

In AM (MW), SW, and LW (see below), the STEP button provides selection of the best tuning steps, in kilohertz. This button is not functional in FM. The tuning step rate is indicated in the lower right of the display, e.g. “STEP 5”. Use these guidelines:

•AM (MW): 10 KHz in the Americas; 9 KHz outside of the Americas

•LW (longwave): 9 KHz for broadcast stations.

Note: You will probably not hear any stations in the Americas, as LW is not used for broadcast stations. It is used in Europe and other parts of the world for broadcasts to those areas.

•SSB: 1KHz

HOW TO USE THE LOCK BUTTON

When lock is on, the word LOCK appears in the upper right area of the display. Using this feature has no effect on alarm functions.

When the radio is on: Pressing the LOCK button locks all keys except the ON/OFF button and the SNOOZE button.

When the radio is off: Pressing the LOCK button locks all keys. This will keep the radio from acciden- tally turning on when packed in a briefcase, etc. When you want to listen to your radio, press LOCK and then the ON/OFF switch.

HOW TO USE THE AM BUTTON’S LAST STATION MEMORY FEATURE

Pressing the AM button over and over steps through the last station tuned in MW, SW and LW.

HOW TO USE THE VOLUME CONTROL KNOB

Use this to control the loudness of the radio.

HOW AND WHEN TO USE THE RESET FEATURE

If the radio operates erratically, gently poke an opened paper clip into the RESET hole on the front of the radio. Normal operation may be restored. Note that this procedure erases all memories and resets the clock

HOW TO LISTEN TO SHORTWAVE STATIONS

If you already know the specific frequency of a shortwave station, enter it, using the direct frequency entry technique described earlier. For a complete list of shortwave frequencies, use the major shortwave publications mentioned on page 23.

Even if you do not know any specific frequencies of shortwave stations, you can find them by going into a shortwave band and tuning around, as described below.

WHAT IS A SHORTWAVE BAND

If you have ever listened to AM or FM radio, then you already know what a band is. The AM band is 530-1600 KHz; the FM band is 88-108 MHz. A band is simply a frequency range where stations are located. When you look for stations in these “bands”, you simply tune around until you find a station you like. Shortwave is similar, and the short- wave bands have names like 25 meters, 31 meters, 49 meters, etc. These are abbreviated 25m, 31m and 49m. Just like in AM and FM radio, one simply gets into the shortwave band and tunes around, looking for stations.

For example, the 19 meter shortwave band encom- passes the frequency range of 15100 to 15600 kilohertz. The band chart on the back of the G4000A shows the frequency range for each band.

HOW TO ENTER A SHORTWAVE BAND

EXAMPLE: To enter the 25 meter band:

1.Press 2 5

2.Press the FREQU./METER button.

HOW TO TUNE AROUND IN A SHORTWAVE BAND

AUTO TUNING: The radio will find stations for you within the shortwave band you have entered. In shortwave, this feature only works within the short- wave bands shown on the back of the radio (see the chart titled “SHORTWAVE BAND AUTO TUNING RANGES”).