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- Page 1 Cat. No. 20-227 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. DX-397 AM/FM/SW 12-Band Portable Receiver...
- Page 2 FEATURES Your RadioShack DX-397 AM/FM/SW 12-Band Portable Receiver brings you the voices of the world. Simple to operate, the receiver tunes mediumwave (MW or AM), FM, and shortwave stations. In the 10 international shortwave bands, you can hear news broad-...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Preparation ... 4 Connecting to Power ... 4 Installing Batteries ... 4 Using Standard AC Power ... 5 Using Vehicle Battery Power ... 6 Adjusting the Antennas ... 7 Connecting an Earphone/Headphones ... 8 Listening Safely ... 8 Traffic Safety ... 9 Operation ... -
Page 4: Preparation
PREPARATION CONNECTING TO POWER You can power the receiver from internal batteries, standard AC power, or your vehicle’s battery. Installing Batteries You can use three AA batteries (not supplied) to power the receiv- er. For the best results and longest life, we recommend alkaline batteries such as RadioShack Cat. -
Page 5: Using Standard Ac Power
Cautions: • If you will not be using battery power or if you will only use an adapter for several months, remove the batteries. • Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Using Standard AC Power To power the receiver from standard AC power, you need an op- tional AC adapter, such as Cat. -
Page 6: Using Vehicle Battery Power
1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 4.5V. 2. Line up the 5.5 mm outer diameter/2.1 mm inner diameter bar- rel plug with the adapter’s socket so it reads –TIP, and insert the plug into the socket. 3. Insert the barrel plug into the receiver’s 4. -
Page 7: Adjusting The Antennas
1. Set the DC cigarette lighter adapter’s voltage switch to 4.5V. 2. Line up the 5.5 mm outer diameter/2.1 mm inner diameter bar- rel plug with the adapter’s socket so it reads –TIP, and insert the plug into the socket. 3. -
Page 8: Connecting An Earphone/Headphones
CONNECTING AN EARPHONE/ HEADPHONES For private listening, you can plug optional mono headphones or an earphone with a -inch (3.5 mm) plug (both available at your local RadioShack store) into the This automatically disconnects the internal speaker. Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone or headphones. -
Page 9: Traffic Safety
Traffic Safety Do not use an earphone or headphones with your receiver when operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle in or near traffic. Doing so can create a traffic hazard and could be illegal in some areas. If you use an earphone or headphones with your receiver, be very careful. -
Page 10: Operation
OPERATION 1. To turn on the receiver, slide 2. Set SW/MW/FM broadcast, set SW/MW/FM See “International Frequencies” on Page 12 for information about each SW band. 3. Adjust to tune to the TUNING desired station then adjust either of the radio’s antennas if necessary (see “Adjusting the Antennas”... -
Page 11: Listening Hints
The information in this section can help you make the most of your DX-397. REFERENCE SOURCES Publications about shortwave listening such as Listening to Short- wave Radio (available at your local RadioShack store), the World Radio Handbook , Radio Amateur’s Handbook , Passport to World... -
Page 12: Band Allocation
Use the following equations to convert kHz, MHz, and meters. To convert MHz to kHz, multiply by 1,000. For example: 9.62 MHz ¥ 1000 = 9,620 kHz To convert kHz to MHz, divide by 1,000. For example: 2780 kHz ³ 1000 = 2.780 MHz To convert MHz to meters, divide 300 by the number of MHz. -
Page 13: Time Standard Frequencies
Band SW10 * These bands are reserved for stations in tropical areas. ** Interference is heavy in this band because amateur radio opera- tors and international stations share this range. Time Standard Frequencies These stations announce the exact time of day at specified inter- vals. -
Page 14: Listening Guide
LISTENING GUIDE The following list contains some of the most popular stations. All stations broadcast in English unless otherwise specified. You can hear these stations throughout North America. However, reception varies based on the season, time of day, and a number of other conditions. - Page 15 Station 5,960 Radio Canada International 5,980 Radio RSA 6,005 CFCX 6,025 Radio Malaysia 6,045 Radio Australia 6,055 Nihon Shortwave Broadcasting Company 6,060 Radio Nacional 6,075 Radio Sutatenza 6,090 Radio Luxem- bourg 6,095 Polskie Radio 6,105 Radio New Zealand 7,140 Trans World Radio 7,170 Radio Noumea...
- Page 16 Station 9,610 Radio-TV Algeria 9,620 Radio Berlin International 9,645 Radio Norway 9,720 Radio Iran 9,745 HCJB 9,770 Austrian Radio 9,800 Radio Kiev 9,835 Radio Budapest 11,655 Israel Radio 11,690 Radio Kuwait 11,705 Radio Sweden 11,720 Radio Moscow 11,735 Radio Sofia 11,745 Voice of Free China...
- Page 17 Station 15,190 15,205 All India Radio 15,260 15,265 Finnish Radio 15,275 Radio Sweden 15,305 Swiss Radio International 15,310 Radio Japan 15,320 Radio Australia 15,400 15,430 Radio Mexico 15,465 Radio Pakistan 17,720 Radio France International 17,825 Vatican Radio 17,860 Austrian Radio 21,495 Israel Radio 21,525...
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Page 18: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack DX-397 AM/FM/SW 12-Band Portable Receiver is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your receiver so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the receiver dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry imme- diately. -
Page 19: The Fcc Wants You To Know
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW Your receiver might cause radio or TV interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your receiver is causing the interference, turn off your receiver. If the interference goes away, your receiver is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference •... -
Page 20: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply ... 3 AA batteries AC/DC adapter 4.5V DC 200 mA center tip negative Frequency Ranges: FM ... 88–108 MHz MW (AM) ... 530–1710 kHz SW1 (60 m) ... 4.39–5.18 MHz SW2 (49 m) ... 5.72–6.33 MHz SW3 (41 m) ... 7.00–8.05 MHz SW4 (31 m) ... - Page 21 SW5 (25 m) ... 12.6 V at 11.7 MHz SW6 (21 m) ... 12.6 V at 13.8 MHz SW7 (19 m) ... 15.9 V at 15.5 MHz SW8 (16 m) ... 15.9 V at 17.5 MHz SW9 (15 m) ... 15.9 V at 18.9 MHz SW10 (13 m) ...
- Page 22 NOTES...
- Page 24 Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in mate- rial and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of pur- chase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR- POSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN...