Radio Shack DX-397 owner manual Band Allocation, International Frequencies

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Use the following equations to convert kHz, MHz, and meters.

To convert MHz to kHz, multiply by 1,000. For example:

9.62 MHz ¥ 1000 = 9,620 kHz

To convert kHz to MHz, divide by 1,000. For example:

2780 kHz ³ 1000 = 2.780 MHz

To convert MHz to meters, divide 300 by the number of MHz. For example:

300 ³ 7.1 MHz = 42.25 meters

To convert meters to MHz, divide 300 by the number of meters. For example:

300 ³ 42.25 meters = 7.1 MHz

BAND ALLOCATION

International Frequencies

International commercial broadcasts are found in the following shortwave bands. Programs (often in English) usually contain news, commentaries, music, and special features reflecting the cul- ture of the broadcasting country. Reception for this range is best between 6:00 PM and midnight (your time).

Band	Frequency Range
	(in MHz)
SW1	4.39–5.18
SW2	5.72–6.33
SW3*	7.00–8.05
SW4	9.20–10.02
SW5	11.35–12.25

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