Grundig 300PE - Manual (Page 10)

MINI 300PE OPERATION MANUAL
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• 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.
• These guidelines can be used worldwide and are not
dependent on location.
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12 GUIDELINES
H E R E A R E S O M E G E N E R A L G U I D E -
L I N E S
• In general, the bands with frequencies below 13 MHz
are better at night and the bands with frequencies above 13
MHz are best during the day. This guideline, while approxi-
mate, 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.