Guidelines - Grundig 300PE Operation Manual

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GUIDELINES

HERE ARE SOME GENERAL GUIDELINES
• In general, the bands with frequencies below 13 MHz
are better at night and the bands with frequencies
above 13 MHz are best during the day. This guideline,
while approximate, is a useful general rule of thumb.
• During the day, listen in SW5-7. These may start getting
good just before sunrise and may stay good all day, until
just after sunset.
• At night, listen in SW1-4. These may start getting good
just before sunset and may stay good all night, until just
after sunrise.
• Around sunrise and sunset, both the day and night
bands might be good, sometimes exceptionally good.
• Winter shortwave is generally somewhat better than
summer shortwave.
• Holding the radio while listening to shortwave will
improve signal strengths.
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• Getting close to a window may substantially improve
your reception because the construction materials of
some buildings do not let signals in very well. Signals
penetrate wood frame buildings easiest, while con-
crete and brick buildings usually block signals. If you
are in a building with one or more stories above you,
signals can also be impaired in strength. In such a sit-
uation, get as close to a window as possible while
listening.
• These guidelines can be used worldwide and are not
dependent on location.
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