MFJ -306 Instruction Manual

World band explorer

MFJ-306 World Band Explorer

Instruction Manual

MFJ World Band Explorer

Model MFJ-306

Thank you for purchasing the MFJ-306 World Band Explorer. The MFJ-306 converts your AM

or AM/FM car radio into a World Band shortwave receiver that covers the entire 19, 25, 31, and

49 meter international shortwave broadcast bands. The MFJ-306 is designed to operate with any

AM or AM/FM car radio including the newer digital radios. This converter will add a new

dimension of shortwave listening pleasure to your AM radio.

Installation

Install the included mounting brackets on the converter as shown in Figure 1. Mount the

converter close to your cars radio in any convenient location.

Unplug the antenna cable from your car radio and plug it into the input (female) antenna

connector on the converter. Plug the output (male) connector from the converter into the car

radio antenna jack.

Connect the black ground wire from the converter to any convenient metal that is connected to

the frame of the car. Connect the red power wire to a fused 12 Volt DC source such as the

cigarette lighter socket or the fuse block.

After properly mounting and installing the converter, you are ready tune into the world. First

turn the converter off by pressing the red button out then turn your AM radio on. You should

have normal operation of your radio while on AM or FM. With the power off the converter is

automatically bypassed and the antenna is connected directly to your car radio.

Table of Contents

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Page 1 MFJ World Band Explorer Model MFJ-306 Thank you for purchasing the MFJ-306 World Band Explorer. The MFJ-306 converts your AM or AM/FM car radio into a World Band shortwave receiver that covers the entire 19, 25, 31, and 49 meter international shortwave broadcast bands. The MFJ-306 is designed to operate with any AM or AM/FM car radio including the newer digital radios.
Page 2 49 meters 5.875 6.275 Operation Notes The following is some useful information about the bands covered by the MFJ-306 World Band Explorer. 1. 19 meters (15.1MHz - 15.45MHz) provide excellent daytime listening and some nighttime listening during the summer months.
Page 3 MFJ Enterprises, Inc. reserves the option to repair or replace, at no charge to the original owner, any defective product under warranty, provided the product is returned postage prepaid to MFJ Enterprises, Inc.