RadioShack DX-397 - Manuals

5 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. No....

6 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 insertthe plug into the socket. 3. Insert the barrel plug into the receiver’s DC IN 4.5V jack. 4. Plug the adapter into a standard A...

7 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 insertthe plug into the socket. 3. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the receiver’s DC IN 4.5 V jack. 4. In...

8 CONNECTING AN EARPHONE/HEADPHONES For private listening, you can plug optional mono headphones or anearphone with a 1 / 8 -inch (3.5 mm) plug (both available at your local RadioShack store) into the jack on the left side of the receiver. This automatically disconnects the internal speaker. Listeni...

9 Traffic Safety Do not use an earphone or headphones with your receiver whenoperating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle in or near traffic. Doingso can create a traffic hazard and could be illegal in some areas. If you use an earphone or headphones with your receiver, be verycareful. Do not liste...

10 OPERATION 1. To turn on the receiver, slide POWER to ON . 2. Set SW/MW/FM to the desired band. To tune a shortwave broadcast, set SW/MW/FM to one of the SW bands ( 1 to 10 ). See “International Frequencies” on Page 12 for informationabout each SW band. 3. Adjust TUNING to tune to the desired stat...

11 LISTENING HINTS Shortwave listening is a hobby with thousands of participantsworldwide. It requires no special knowledge or skills, but your en-joyment increases as you gain experience and develop special lis-tening techniques. The information in this section can help you make the most of yourDX-...

12 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. Forexample: 3...

13 * 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. WWV in Fort Collins, Col...

14 LISTENING GUIDE The following list contains some of the most popular stations. Allstations broadcast in English unless otherwise specified. You canhear these stations throughout North America. However, receptionvaries based on the season, time of day, and a number of otherconditions. This informa...

18 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack DX-397 AM/FM/SW 12-Band Portable Receiveris an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The followingsuggestions will help you care for your receiver so you can enjoy itfor years. Keep the receiver dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry imme-diately. Liquids ca...

19 THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW Your receiver might cause radio or TV interference even when it isoperating properly. To determine whether your receiver is causingthe interference, turn off your receiver. If the interference goesaway, your receiver is causing it. Try to eliminate the interferenceby: • ...

20 SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply ........................................................... 3 AA batteries AC/DC adapter 4.5V DC 200 mA center tip negative Frequency Ranges: FM ....................................................................... 88–108 MHzMW (AM) .....................................

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