Introduction to Single Sideband SSB | Eton G5 instruction

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INTRODUCTION TO SINGLE SIDEBAND (SSB)

Many higher-end shortwave radios have special circuitry enabling SSB, a highly efficient way of electronically processing transmitted and received signals for two-way communication. Examples of this are amateur radio (hams), maritime and aeronautical communication. Either upper side band (USB) or lower side band (LSB) can be used. Non-voice methods of communication can also be heard, including CW (Morse code) and RTTY (radio teletype).

Receiving SSB signals is not always easy. Since this is two-way communications, transmissions are often very short and sporadic. Also, most two-way communication uses relatively low power, 50 to 1000 watts. The amateur radio operators are easiest to find, Best results are experienced when using an outdoor shortwave antenna such as a dipole.

Follow your radio’s instructions on how to engage its SSB feature. Shown next are some selected frequency ranges on which SSB com- munications can be found. All frequencies are shown in kilohertz.

Amateur Radio Shortwave Bands (m=meters)

80m: 3500-4000	17m: 18068-18168
40m: 7000-7300	15m: 21000-21450
30m: 10100-10150	12m: 24890-24990

20m: 14000-14350	10m: 28000-29700

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Eton G5 owner manual Introduction to Single Sideband SSB, Amateur Radio Shortwave Bands m=meters

Contents

G5 AM/FM STEREO/ MW.SW.LW Dual Conversion Page Do YOU Need HELP? Table of Contents Table of Contents Features What the G5 Includes Features Diagrams Diagrams Right Side Left Side Installing Batteries Battery Strength IndicatorGetting Started More Important Battery USE Information Powering the G5 with the Included AC ADAPTER/CHARGERGetting Started Important AC ADAPTER/CHARGER Information and Precautions Charging Ni-MH Batteries in the G5 Battery Charging Time Chart Battery Charging Notes and Cautions Before Using the G5 Using the Sleep Timer FeatureBasic Radio Operation Turning the G5 on and OFF Using the Lock Feature Volume ControlBasic Radio Operation Method Using the DX/LOCAL Switch Selecting FM, AM and Shortwave SW Listening in FM Stereo Tuning in Stations Tuning KnobButtons Direct Frequency Entry AUTO-SCAN Tuning Basic Radio Operation Shortwave with the E5 G5 Auto-Tuning Chart Using the G5’s SSB Single Side Band Feature Clock and Alarm Features Signal Strength IndicatorSetting the Clock Clock and Alarm Features Setting the Clock and WeekdayTime Zone Abbreviation List Clock and Alarm Features Setting the Alarms 1 Through 4 ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING the Alarms Working with Memory Storing Stations Into MemoryLabeling Memory Pages Accessing What is Stored Into Memory Working with MemoryChecking Memory Capacity Checking Pages and Memories Using the page COPY/PASTE Function Erasing Memory Deleting ALL Memory Contents Using the ATS Memory Feature Using the Light STEREO/MONO Button LINE-OUT Socket Reset Button Rear Folding Stand What is SHORTWAVE? Introduction to ShortwaveWhat are Shortwave BANDS? Simplified Shortwave Band Chart Introduction to Shortwave Introduction to Shortwave Some Basic Rules of Thumb Shortwave Time Stations Getting Close to a WindowShortwave Antennas Introduction to Single Sideband SSB Amateur Radio Shortwave Bands m=meters Aeronautical SW Frequency Ranges usually USB Maritime SW Frequency Ranges usually USBFinding Shortwave Antennas Troubleshooting Reset ProcedureShortwave Magazines Shortwave Directories Troubleshooting Warranty and Service Information Warranty and Service Information ONE Year Limited Warranty Warranty and Service Information continue Etón Corporation Etón Europe/Lextronix GermanyEtón Canada