Clock and Alarm Features, Signal Strength Indicator

G5 OPERATION MANUAL

BASIC RADIO OPERATION continued

USING THE G5’S SSB (SINGLE SIDE BAND) FEATURE (8)

SSB enables listening to shortwave signals using the single-sideband mode. This mode is used for a variety of signals including amateur radio and other two-way communications, Morse code, weather-fax transmissions and other encoded signals often referred to as ‘utility’ signals. To use SSB, turn on the SSB circuit by pressing the SSB but- ton. Note that SSB appears in the display (31). Tune to the shortwave frequency of your choice. Use the tuning knob to coarse-tune the SSB signal, then fine-tune with the –FINE+ knob (42). This SSB circuit allows tuning of both upper and lower sideband signals. For best SSB signal clarity, placing the DX/LOCAL switch in the LOCAL position may be desirable.

SSB NOTE: If you’re new to SSB, see the SSB chart in the LISTENING TO SHORTWAVE section, later in this manual.

SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR (37)

The signal strength indicator (37) shows relative strength of AM and SW signals. When signal strengths are somewhat weak, it is normal for the indicator’s level to fluctuate. The indicator is not functional with FM signals.

6CLOCK AND ALARM FEATURES

NOTE: Turn off the G5 to set clock and alarm functions. Setting clock and alarm features require that you work fast between steps. If you don’t, the set mode will automatically exit. If this occurs, start over. Carefully read through the procedure first.

SETTING THE CLOCK

The G5’s clock is a 24-hour format clock. For example, midnight is 00:00 hours; 6 am is 06:00 hours; 1 pm is 13:00 hours and 11 pm is 23:00 hours. Before setting the clock, select and activate your home time zone, then set the clock.

To select and activate your time zone:

(Use this same procedure to change your time zone when traveling).

1.Quick, short press of TIME ZONE button (13). ‘Tzone’ appears in the display.

2.Use the tuning knob to select your home time zone (see time zone abbreviation list below).

3.Long, 3 second press of TIME ZONE button. ‘Tzone disappears from the display.