Operating the Radio
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Built-In AFC
The Built-In Automatic Frequency Control (AFC)
works only on FM. It helps to reduce drift on FM
reception and to keep the radio locked in on the
FM station to which it is tuned.
When tuning in FM stations, you may notice that
often the station you desire can be heard on two
or three nearby points on the dial. Always tune
carefully to the loudest and clearest point.
Antennas
AM Antenna -
A built-in ferrite rod antenna
eliminates the need for an outside antenna for AM
reception. Rotating the unit slightly may improve
reception of distant AM stations.
FM Antenna -
The power cord acts as your FM
antenna. The power cord picks up moderate to
strong stations and eliminates the need for an
external antenna in most strong signal areas. Be
sure the power cord is stretched out to its full
length. Do not coil or bunch the cord together.
Changing position of the power cord may improve
reception.
Turning on the Radio
Press
ON/BAND
to turn the unit on.
Turning Off the Radio
Press
FUNCTION OFF
to turn the unit off.
Selecting Band
Press
ON/BAND
to select between FM, AM and TV
radio bands.
Tuning
Press
TUNING/CLOCK SET
to tune up radio
frequency.
Press
TUNING/CLOCK SET
to tune down radio
frequency.
Automatic Station Search
Press and hold
TUNING/CLOCK SET
arrows for
more than 1 seconds and release. Automatic
station search starts and will stop when the next
station is found.
Setting Memory Stations
FM, AM and TV bands each has 5 memory locations
available.
1. Tune to the desired station using the
TUNING/
CLOCK SET
arrow buttons.
2. Press and hold the
MEMORY STATION
number
where you want to store the station.
icon flashes on the display and the
memory station you have selected lights on the
display. Hold the button down until the icon
stops flashing.
Memory Recall
Press the
MEMORY STATION 1,2,3,4
or
5
buttons
to directly accesses preset station memory.
Using the Weather Band
Weather information is given continuously from
U.S. Government Weather Stations on frequencies
from 162.4MHz to 162.55MHz.
The Weather transmission, broadcast 24 hours a
day, are taped messages that are repeated every 4
to 6 minutes and revised and updated as needed to
match the changing weather conditions. For
additional information, check your location office
of the National Weather Service (Department of
Commerce).
IMPORTANT: The listening range of NOAA
weather stations varies from 10 miles up to
a maximum of 40 miles from the station’s
transmitter. In some areas of the United
States, weather transmissions cannot be
monitored. The effective range of this
radio will have side variations due to the
height of the local transmitting antenna,
atmospheric conditions, and the terrain
between the transmitter and your radio’s
location.
1. Press the
INSTANT WEATHER
button to
access Weather Bands with strong signals to the
unit.
2. Use the
TUNING/CLOCK SET
arrow buttons to
select among the 7 weather channels.
TV Band
CH 2-13 are available for TV Band.
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