Eton G3 Signal Strength Indicator, Shortwave Listening, Optimizing Shortwave Reception, Band

GLOBE TRAVELER G3 OWNER’S MANUAL GLOBE TRAVELER G3 OWNER’S MANUAL

SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR

The signal strength indicator 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.

SHORTWAVE LISTENING

To learn about shortwave we recommend the two publications below, published yearly and available from major booksellers. Additionally, the Internet is a great resource for learning about shortwave. Type ‘shortwave reception’ into your favorite search engine.

PASSPORT TO WORLD BAND RADIO Published by International Broadcasting Services (IBS); IBS North America, Box 300, Penn’s Park PA 18943. Phone: (215) 598-9018. www.passband.com.

WORLD RADIO TV HANDBOOK Published in the USA by Watson-Guptill Publications, 770 Broadway, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10003-9595. www. watsonguptill.com.

OPTIMIZING SHORTWAVE RECEPTION

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.

Use the frequency ranges (Bands) below for shortwave broadcast reception:

OPTIMIZING SHORTWAVE RECEPTION continued

BAND	MEGAHERTZ (MHz)	KILOHERTZ (KHz)
120 m	2.300-2.495 MHz	2300- 2495 KHz
90 m	3.20-3.40 MHz	3200- 3400 KHz
75 m	3.90-4.05 MHz	3900- 4050 KHz
60 m	4.750-5.1 MHz	4750- 5100 KHz
49 m	5.73-6.3 MHz	5730- 6300 KHz
41 m	6.89-7.60 MHz	6890-7600 KHz
31 m	9.25-9.95 MHz	9250-9995 KHz
25 m	11.5-12.2 MHz	11500-12200 KHz
22 m	13.57-13.87 MHz	13570-13870 KHz
19 m	15.005-15.825 MHz	15005-15825 KHz
16 m	17.48-17.9 MHz	17480-17900 KHz
15 m	18.9-19.02 MHz	18900-19020 KHz
13 m	21.45-21.85 MHz	21450-21850 KHz
11 m	25.67-26.1 MHz	25670-26100 KHz

TUNING SSB (Single Side Band)

SSB enables listening to shortwave two way communications using the single-sideband mode such as amateur radio, Morse code, weather-fax transmissions and other signals often referred to as ‘utility’ signals. The Internet and your local library are great resources to learn more.

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