Roberts Radio R9969 manual Special features of SW reception, Short wave reception

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Special features of SW reception

Special features of SW reception

Short wave reception

Your radio can receive signals in a number of frequency bands. It is easy to get used to tuning to stations in the FM, MW and LW bands, since they are always on the same frequencies.

Unfortunately, this is not always the case with short wave stations. Due to atmospheric conditions, short wave stations must frequently broadcast on different wavelengths. Most short wave bands are available all over the world and can be used by international broadcasters. At present these are the only wavelengths which provide listeners with direct reception over long distances.

If you want to listen to a particular SW station, the precise frequency and wavelength need to be known. Many short wave stations will send broadcasting schedules which give the information required. This information is also available on the Internet.

Connecting the external SW antenna

To improve short wave reception the external SW antenna supplied can be connected.

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1.Insert the plug of the antenna cable into the SW External Antenna socket on the left hand side of the receiver.

Note: Unroll and align the antenna to achieve the best reception. If there is interference, move the DX./Local switch to Local.

If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-

020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

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Contents Please read this manual before use PLL Synthesised World RadioR9969 Sound for GenerationsContents CONTROLS Controls - Front Left side Controls Right side20 21 22 23 20.SSB Fine Tuning 21.SSB On/Off 22.Tone low/high 23.VolumeBottom Controls30 30. Reset button 29. Antenna33 31.Map of world time zones 32.Frequency scale Controls Back33.Battery compartment Installing the batteries Setting local time Switching on and setting the clock1.Press the SW Page Clock 1/2 button. The display flashes for local time Setting local time1. Press the Freq./Clock button Setting and storing radio stationsTuning radio stations directly Tuning radio stations manually Tuning radio stations manually2.Press the Memo AM/PM button Saving radio stations at preset positionsStoring short wave SW stations Automatic station search Deleting preset stationsChecking stored radio stations Calling up stored radio stationsAdjusting the tone Changing preset positionsAdjusting the volume Setting the reception sensitivity Listening with HeadphonesSwitching between stereo and mono reception Short wave reception Special features of SW receptionConnecting the external SW antenna 1.Select the SW waveband using the Band button Alarm with signal tone Alarm mode Displaying the alarm timeAlarm with radio station Cancelling alarm stand-by Cancelling the alarm for the daySleep timer mode Setting the sleep timerAdditional functions Displaying local time 1 or Deactivating the sleep timerCode Setting various function modesFunction CodeDisabling and enabling the buttons Switching on the back lighting for the displayDisabling and enabling the fine tuning dial Deleting all settings Power supply SpecificationsDimensions and weight AntennasGuarantee Technical Helpline - 020 8758 0338 Mon-Fri ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES97-99Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG