Eton G3 - Manual (Page 5)

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GLOBE TRAVELER G3 OWNER’S MANUAL
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GLOBE TRAVELER G3 OWNER’S MANUAL
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.
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.
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:
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
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.
OPTIMIZING SHORTWAVE RECEPTION
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SHORTWAVE LISTENING
OPTIMIZING SHORTWAVE RECEPTION
SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR
TUNING SSB (Single Side Band)