OPERATION
HOW TO INSTALL BATTERIES
This radio is designed to operate on three AA batteries (not included). Alkaline batteries should be used for longest playtime. Remove the cover by simultaneously pressing on the indentation labeled OPEN and pulling it down toward the bottom of the radio. Install the batteries by removing the battery compartment cover and following the battery diagrams on the bottom of the compartment. NOTE: if an AC adaptor is in use, the AA batteries are switched off automatically. Turn the radio on by setting the POWER SELECTOR switch to the REFRESH position.
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1.Switch the power selector to the POWER OFF position.
2.Turn the
The green charging LED will be lighted during charging. This light will also illuminate when using the 4.5 V adapter.
HOW TO TURN THE RADIO ON AND OFF
Turn the radio on by setting the POWER SELECTOR switch to the REFRESH (Rechargeable battery pack) or DC 4.5V position (alkaline batteries) as desired. Turn it off by setting the POWER SELECTOR switch to the POWER OFF position. NOTE: if no power source is available, including the
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OPERATION (CONT.)
HOW TO ADJUST THE VOLUME
Turn the VOLUME control knob until the desired volume level is heard.
HOW TO TUNE-IN STATIONS
Set the band selector rotary switch to the FM, AM, SW1, or SW2 position. Tune stations in with the TUNING knob. For best FM and shortwave reception, fully extend the telescopic antenna. FM reception can often be improved by rotating the telescopic antenna. For AM reception, the telescopic antenna need not be extended, as the AM antenna is an internal, directional, ferrite bar antenna. For best AM reception, rotate the radio until the best signal strength is achieved. See the next section for how to optimize shortwave reception.
HOW TO OPTIMIZE SHORTWAVE RECEPTION
Being aware of the following information will help you get the best results listening to shortwave.
•Shortwave reception is best around sunrise, sunset, and at night
•Nighttime shortwave reception is usually superior to day shortwave
•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 improves shortwave reception
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