Page 2 - FEATURES
2 © 1998 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation. FEATURES Your RadioShack DX-397 AM/FM/SW 12-Band Portable Receiverbrings you the voices of the world. Simple to operate, the receivertunes mediumwave (MW or AM), FM, and shortwave station...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
3 CONTENTS Preparation .................................................................................. 4 Connecting to Power ............................................................. 4 Installing Batteries .......................................................... 4Using Standard AC Power ......
Page 4 - PREPARATION; CONNECTING TO POWER; Installing Batteries
4 PREPARATION CONNECTING TO POWER You can power the receiver from internal batteries, standard ACpower, or your vehicle’s battery. Installing Batteries You can use three AA batteries (not supplied) to power the receiv-er. For the best results and longest life, we recommend alkalinebatteries such as ...
Page 5 - Using Standard AC Power
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....
Page 6 - Using Vehicle Battery Power
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...
Page 7 - ADJUSTING THE ANTENNAS
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...
Page 8 - Listening Safely
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...
Page 9 - Traffic Safety
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...
Page 10 - OPERATION
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...
Page 11 - LISTENING HINTS; REFERENCE SOURCES; FREQUENCY CONVERSION
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-...
Page 12 - BAND ALLOCATION; International Frequencies
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...
Page 13 - Time Standard Frequencies
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...
Page 14 - LISTENING GUIDE
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...
Page 18 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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...
Page 19 - THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW
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: • ...
Page 20 - SPECIFICATIONS
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) .....................................
Page 22 - NOTES
22 NOTES 20-227.fm Page 22 Wednesday, August 4, 1999 10:13 AM
