Grundig 300PEAM User Manual
12 GUIDELINES
HERE ARE SOME GENERAL GUIDELINES
• In general, the bands with frequencies below 13 MHz are
• 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.
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.
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.
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.
• 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 concrete 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
situation, get as close to a window as possible while listening.
do not let signals in very well. Signals penetrate wood frame
buildings easiest, while concrete 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
situation, get as close to a window as possible while listening.
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