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HOW TO LISTEN TO SHORTWA VE STATIONS
If you already know the frequency of a shortwave station,
enter it, using the direct frequency entry technique described
above. For a complete list of shortwave frequencies, use
the major shortwave publications mentioned on page 21.
Even if you do not know any specific frequencies of
shortwave stations, you can find them by going into a
shortwave band and tuning around, as described below.
WHAT IS A SHORTWAVE BAND?
If you have ever listened to AM or FM radio, then you
already know what a band is. The AM band is 530 - 1600
KHz, the FM band is 88 - 108 MHz. A band is simply a
frequency range where stations are located. When you
look for stations in these "bands", you simply tune around
until you find a station you like. Shortwave is similar, and
shortwave bands have names like 25 meters, 31 meters, 49
meters, etc. These are abbreviated 25m, 31m and 49m.
Just like in AM and FM radio, one simply gets into the
shortwave band and tunes around, looking for stations.
For example, the 19 meter shortwave band encompasses the
frequency range of 15100 to 15600 kilohertz.
The band chart on the back of the YB400PE shows
the frequency range for each band.
HOW TO ENTER A SHORTWAVE BAND
EXAMPLE: To eneter the 25 meter band:
• Press 2 5
• Press FREQU./METER.
HOW TO TUNE AROUND IN A
SHORTWAVE BAND
• AUTO TUNING: the radio will find stations for you within
the shortwave band you have entered. In shortwave, this
feature only works within the shortwave bands shown on
the back of the radio (see the chart titled SHORTWAVE
BAND AUTO TUNING RANGES).
• MANUAL TUNING: use the regular TUNING buttons to
go up or down frequency. Be aware that when using (Nxt Pg)
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SHORTWAVE GUIDES AND MAGAZINES
AVAILABLE IN BOOKSTORES
If you cannot find these publications locally, call our toll-free
number. We will help you find them.
PASSPORT TO WORLD BAND RADIO
International Broadcasting Services, Ltd.,
Box 300, Penn's Park, Pennsylvania 18943
Published annually in September.
(Easiest to use for beginners)
WORLD RADIO TV HANDBOOK
Billboard Publications, Inc.,
1515 Broadway Ave., New York, NY 10036
Published annually in January.
MONITORING TIMES
Grove Enterprises, Inc.,
140 Dog Branch Rd., Brasstown, North Carolina 28902
Phone (704) 837-9200. Monthly magazine.
POPULAR COMMUNICATIONS
CQ Communications, Inc.
76 North Broadway, Hicksville, NY 118801-2953
Phone (516) 681-2922. Monthly magazine.
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