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G4000A OPERATION MANUAL
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For example, the 19 meter shortwave band encom-
passes the frequency range of 15100 to 15600
kilohertz.The band chart on the back of the
G4000A shows the frequency range for each band.
HOW TO ENTER A SHORTWAVE
BAND
EXAMPLE: To enter the 25 meter band:
1. Press 2 5
2. Press the FREQU./METER button.
HOW TO TUNE AROUND IN A
SHORTWAVE BAND
AUTO TUNING: The radio will find stations for you
within the shortwave band you have entered. In
shortwave, this feature only works within the short-
wave bands shown on the back of the radio (see
the chart titled “SHORTWAVE BAND AUTO TUNING
RANGES”).
HOW TO LISTEN TO SHORTWAVE
STATIONS
If you already know the specific frequency of a
shortwave station, enter it,using the direct frequency
entry technique described earlier. For a complete list
of shortwave frequencies, use the major shortwave
publications mentioned on page 23.
Even if you do not know any specific frequencies of
shortwave stations, you can find them by going into
a shortwave band and tuning around, as described
below.
WHAT IS A SHORTWAVE BAND
If you have ever listened to AM or FM radio, then
you already know what a band is.The AM band is
530-1600 KHz; the FM band is 88-108 MHz.A
band is simply a frequency range where stations are
located.When you look for stations in these
“bands”, you simply tune around until you find a
station you like. Shortwave is similar, and the short-
wave bands have names like 25 meters, 31 meters,
49 meters, etc.These are abbreviated 25m, 31m
and 49m. Just like in AM and FM radio, one simply
gets into the shortwave band and tunes around,
looking for stations.
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GENERAL RADIO OPERATION continued
HOW TO USE THE STEP BUTTON
In AM (MW), SW, and LW (see below), the STEP
button provides selection of the best tuning steps,
in kilohertz.This button is not functional in FM.The
tuning step rate is indicated in the lower right of
the display, e.g. “STEP 5”. Use these guidelines:
• AM (MW): 10 KHz in the Americas; 9 KHz
outside of the Americas
• LW (longwave): 9 KHz for broadcast stations.
Note:You will probably not hear any stations in
the Americas, as LW is not used for broadcast
stations. It is used in Europe and other parts of
the world for broadcasts to those areas.
• SSB: 1KHz
HOW TO USE THE LOCK BUTTON
When lock is on, the word LOCK appears in the
upper right area of the display. Using this feature
has no effect on alarm functions.
When the radio is on: Pressing the LOCK button
locks all keys except the ON/OFF button and the
SNOOZE button.
When the radio is off: Pressing the LOCK button
locks all keys.This will keep the radio from acciden-
tally turning on when packed in a briefcase, etc.
When you want to listen to your radio, press LOCK
and then the ON/OFF switch.
HOW TO USE THE AM BUTTON’S
LAST STATION MEMORY FEATURE
Pressing the AM button over and over steps
through the last station tuned in MW, SW and LW.
HOW TO USE THE VOLUME
CONTROL KNOB
Use this to control the loudness of the radio.
HOW AND WHEN TO USE THE
RESET FEATURE
If the radio operates erratically, gently poke an
opened paper clip into the RESET hole on the front
of the radio. Normal operation may be restored.
Note that this procedure erases all memories and
resets the clock