Eton G1000A operation manual 5INTRODUCTION TO SHORTWAVE, Precautions, BASIC OPERATIONS continued

G1000A OPERATION MANUAL

BASIC OPERATIONS continued

12.PRECAUTIONS

Do not use any abrasive powder to clean the cabinet. Wipe it with a soft cloth moistened with a mild soap and water solution. Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.

If the sound becomes low or distorted, replace the batteries with new. Do not use old and new batteries together and never inte mix different brands or types of batteries. If the set is not used for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent to possible battery acid leakage.

5INTRODUCTION TO SHORTWAVE

Shortwave enables you to hear stations from around the world. Now that you have a shortwave radio, no doubt you’ll want to hear worldwide stations right away. If you’re new to shortwave, please take some time to learn the basics outlined below. To successfully listen to shortwave stations you must know how to find them. They are found in the shortwave ‘bands’. If you’re an experienced short- wave listener, you’ll already know what bands are and how to use them, but if you’re new, you’ll need to learn about bands first. After that, you will have excellent success. Please read on.

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