Eton FR360 The Light Above The Crank, Lcd Backlight, Selecting Bands And Tuning In Stations

SOLARLINK FR360SW OWNER’S MANUAL

THE LIGHT ABOVE THE CRANK

A red light means radio is on. A green light means that there is sufficient crank speed to enable a charge.

LCD BACKLIGHT

Press the DISP button to turn on the backlight for the LCD and the buttons above the LCD. It automatically shuts off after about 5 seconds.

SELECTING BANDS AND TUNING IN STATIONS

The US version plays AM (520-1710 KHz), FM (87.5-108 MHz) and Shortwave (5.8-21.8 MHz).

The European version plays AM (531-1611 KHz), FM (87.5- 108 MHz) and Shortwave (5.8-21.8 MHz).

Turn the radio on. Select AM, FM or SW1/SW2 with the knob above the TUNE button (right side of the radio).

When listening to FM pull up the telescopic antenna all the way. When tuning AM stations the telescopic antenna is not needed and can be lowered. Tune in stations by revolving the TUNE knob (right side of the radio).

Alternatively, you can use the automatic scan: Start the scan using DOWN – or – UP key.

The scanning stops automatically when receiving worthy channel.

SHORTWAVE LISTENING

Shortwave enables listening to broadcasts over vast distances including other countries and continents.

The following information will help you get the best results.

•During the day, frequencies above 13 MHz are usually best.

•At night, frequencies below 13 MHz are usually best.

•Around sunset and sunrise, the entire shortwave range may be good. Getting very close to a window and holding the radio improves shortwave reception.

To learn about shortwave we recommend the two publications below, published yearly and available from major

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