Radio Operation; Search Tuning; Manual Tuning; Memory Presets - Roberts R979 Instruction Book

Radio operation

Sensitivity switch.
For normal operation set the sensitivity switch [5] to the 'dx' position. When
listening to a strong stations the signal may become slightly distorted, set
the sensitivity switch [5] to the 'local position' to improve reception.
Note : the sensitivity switch is operational on the FM band only.

Search Tuning

1. Switch on the radio and select the required waveband.
2. Press and hold the forward tuning button [8] or the reverse tuning
button [10] until the frequency in the display starts to change
continuously. Release the button.
3. The radio will continue searching until a station of reasonable strength
is found.
4. To search for additional stations it is only necessary to repeat the
above operation.
5. Automatic search tuning may be stopped by a single press of either
the tuning up [8] or tuning down [10] buttons.
6. Adjust the volume [9] and tone [3] controls to the required settings

Manual tuning

1. Switch on the radio and select the required waveband.
2. Intermittently press the forward tuning button [8] or reverse tuning
button [10] until the desired frequency is reached. Each step is equal
to 50kHz on FM - 9kHz on MW - and 1kHz on LW.

Memory presets

You may store up to 10 different frequencies on each of the 3 wavebands
providing a total of 30 preset stations.
1. Select the desired waveband using the waveband switch [4] located on
the top panel.
2. Tune in to the desired frequency using search or manual tuning as
described above.
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3. When the desired station is tuned in, press and release the 'M' button
MEMORY
[12] the display will flash
you can store a station in one of the memory pre-sets.
4. Press the required pre-set number button (once for preset memories
1 to 5 and twice for preset memory 6 to 10) press and release the M
button to store the station.
5. Repeat the above for the remaining pre-set memories.
Note: if a station is not stored during the 8 seconds in which 'MEMORY'
is flashing in the display, the memory store mode is cancelled. No
changes to the memory pre-sets will be made.
Recalling a station from memory
1. To recall to a preset station, first select the waveband and then press
the required preset button.
2. Press a pre-set number button once for preset memories 1 to 5 and
twice for preset memories 6 to 10.
RDS Functions (FM stations only)
The RDS (Radio Data System) is a system where inaudible digital information
is transmitted in addition to the normal FM radio programme. The following
features are implemented on the R979:-
Programme Service (PS) Name
Provides a station name display in not more than eight alphanumeric
characters.
Clock Time (CT)
Provides automatic setting and synchronisation of the inbuilt clock.
Alternate Frequencies (AF)
Provides a list of and allows easy re-tuning to alternative frequencies for the
station you are listening to.
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for 8 seconds during which time