Eton 300PE - Manual (Page 13)

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MINI 300PE OWNER’S MANUAL MINI 300PE OWNER’S MANUAL
12 GUIDELINES
HERE ARE SOME GENERAL GUIDELINES
• In general, the bands with frequencies below 13 MHz are better at
night and the bands with frequencies above 13 MHz are best dur-
ing the day. This guideline, while approximate, is a useful general
rule of thumb.
• During the day, listen in SW5-7. These may start getting good just
before sunrise and may stay good all day, until just after sunset.
• At night, listen in SW1-4. These may start getting good just before
sunset and may stay good all night, until just after sunrise.
• Around sunrise and sunset, both the day and night bands might be
good, sometimes exceptionally good.
• Winter shortwave is generally somewhat better than summer
shortwave.
• Holding the radio while listening to shortwave will improve signal
strengths.
• Getting close to a window may substantially improve your
reception because the construction materials of some buildings do
not let signals in very well. Signals penetrate wood frame buildings
easiest, while concrete and brick buildings usually block signals. If
you are in a building with one or more stories above you, signals
can also be impaired in strength. In such a situation, get as close to
a window as possible while listening.