Time Standard Frequencies; International Radio Stations - Radio Shack DX-350 Owner's Manual

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Time Standard Frequencies

The National Bureau of Standards operates station WWV in Fort
Collins, Colorado, on 2.500, 5.000, 10.000, 15.000, and 20.000
MHz. These stations broadcast the exact time of day at specified
intervals.
You can pick up Canada's station CHU on 7.335 MHz.
You can pick up Australia's station VNG on 12.000 MHz.

International Radio Stations

International commercial broadcasts are found in several bands.
You can hear these most often during the evening hours between
6:00 PM and midnight (your time). Programming (often in English)
usually contains news, commentaries, music, and special features
reflecting the culture of the specific country.
European stations often list a frequency by giving its wavelength.
For example, you might hear "the 19-meter band." (See "Frequency
Conversion" on Page 12.)
Notes:
• The following table shows some of the most popular bands.
Band (in meters)
49
*41
31
25
19
Frequency Range (in MHz)
5.950–6.200
7.100–7.30
9.400–9.900
11.600–12.100
15.100–15.800
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