Tecsun S-8800 Operation Manual page 13

2. Antenna for Short Wave
For receiving short wave signals, you can either use the telescopic antenna
external antenna. When using the telescopic antenna, push the [INT ANT./EXT ANT.]
switch to "INT ANT." position. When using an antenna connected to the external
antenna socket, push the switch to "EXT ANT." position.
Upon receiving a strong radio signal, push the [DX / LOCAL] switch
position; when receiving a weak signal, push the switch to the "DX" position.
" Extended " whip antenna to improve reception:
Connect the Tecsun "
telescopic antenna of the S-8800. Fix the opposite end at a high location outside the
building, then push the [INT ANT. / EXT ANT.] antenna switch to "INT ANT." position.
AN-05
Using an external antenna:
In order to improve short wave reception,
an external antenna can be connected to
either the high impedance
impedance external antenna socket
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on the back of the S-8800. When using
the external antenna, push the [INT ANT.
/ EXT ANT.] switch to "EXT ANT." position.
AN-05 external antenna
or low
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" (can be purchased separately) to the
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or an
to " LOCAL "
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