Front Panel Functions - Palstar R30A Owner's Manual

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Front Panel Functions

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1. On/Off & Volume Control This knob functions as the power
on/off switch and controls the audio output volume.
2. Tuning Knob
NORMAL MODE: Turning the Tuning Knob changes the fre-
quency of the receiver. The tuning rate varies with the speed at
which the knob is turned. There are two tuning rate ranges. The
SLOW rate is 20 Hz per step, increasing to a maximum of 100 Hz
per step as the knob is turned faster. The FAST rate is 100 Hz per
step, increasing to a maximum of 500 Hz per step as the knob is
turned faster. To switch between the two rates, press the Tuning
Knob toward the front panel until it clicks. To return to the other
rate, once again press the knob until it clicks. With a bit of experi-
ence, you can easily tell which rate is selected by watching the
digital display change while turning the knob.
MEMORY MODE: Once Memory Mode is enabled (by pressing
the MEM button once), turning the Tuning Knob steps through the
stored memory channels. Pressing the Tuning Knob toward the
front panel until it clicks switches between display of the channel
numbers and display of the frequency of the stations stored in
each memory channel.
If the digital display shows "CH" {number}", [{number} is the num-
ber of the active memory channel]; then pressing the Tuning Knob
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23 Antennas (continued)
building, it may be too shielded for an indoor antenna to work well.
Performance of the antenna will be improved by providing an earth
connection to a ground stake. For best results, get a good quality
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ground stake approved for grounding an electrical service en-
trance, and drive it at least 8 feet into the earth. The wire from the
ground rod connects to the wing nut or to the Black terminal on the
antenna connector block on the back of the radio. The wire used in
an outdoor antenna needs to be strong enough to support its own
weight, as well as to hold up any additional weight such as ice
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from an ice storm. Normally, 14 gauge or larger is considered an
adequate size, especially if the wire is copper-clad steel especially
designed for antenna use. If the far end of the antenna is sup-
ported by a tree or other support that sways in the wind, a pulley
and weight arrangement will prevent the swaying from putting ad-
ditional strain on the wire.
WARNING: Any outdoor antenna MUST be located
so that it cannot fall on power lines or power lines
cannot fall on it, if they should come down. Also,
any outdoor antenna MUST have an approved
lightning arrestor, installed in accordance with ap-
plicable building and electrical codes, at the point
where the antenna connection enters the building.
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