Grundig 400 PE manual HOW to Listen to Shortwave Stations, What is a Shortwave Band

HOW TO LISTEN TO SHORTWAVE STATIONS

If you already know the specific frequency of a shortwave station, enter it, using the direct frequency entry technique described earlier. For a complete list of shortwave frequencies, use the major shortwave publications mentioned on page 22.

Even if you do not know any specific frequencies of short- wave stations, you can find them by going into a shortwave band and tuning around, as described below.

WHAT IS A SHORTWAVE BAND

If you have ever listened to AM or FM radio, then you already know what a band is. The AM band is 530-1600 KHz; the FM band is 88-108 MHz. A band is simply a frequency range where stations are located. When you look for stations in these “bands”, you simply tune around until you find a station you like. Short- wave is similar, and the shortwave bands have names like 25 meters, 31 meters, 49 meters, etc. These are abbreviated 25m, 31m and 49m. Just like in AM and FM radio, one simply gets into the shortwave band and tunes around, looking for stations.

For example, the 19 meter shortwave band encompasses the frequency range of 15100 to 15600 kilohertz. The band chart

on the back of the YB400PE shows the frequency range for each band.

HOW TO ENTER A SHORTWAVE BAND

EXAMPLE: To enter the 25 meter band

1.Press 2 5

2.Press the FREQU./METER button.

HOW TO TUNE AROUND IN A SHORTWAVE BAND

AUTO TUNING: The radio will find stations for you within the shortwave band you have entered. In shortwave, this feature only works within the shortwave bands shown on the back of the radio (see the chart titled “SHORTWAVE BAND AUTO TUNING RANGES”).

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