Eton Elite E100 - Manual (Page 35)

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12 SHORTWAVE LISTENING GUIDE continued
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EVENING/NIGHT LISTENING
This is the best time to listen, because the broadcasters are deliber-
ately transmitting to North America. These bands may be extremely
good around sunset and sunrise too. Best night bands are shown in
BOLD print in the table below.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Getting close to a window may substantially
improve your reception. The construction materials of some buildings
simply 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, position
yourself, and especially the radio’s antenna, as close to a window as
possible while listening.
NIGHT
BANDS
CHARACTERISTICS
25m Similar to 31m.
31m Good all night everywhere. Often
extremely good at sunrise and sunset.
Good results often start about an hour
before sunset.
41m Similar to 49m. Good all night in Eastern North
America; varies in Western North America.
49m The best overall night band.