Roberts Radio R9969 - Manual (Page 17)

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Special features of SW reception
Short wave reception
Your radio can receive signals in a number of frequency bands. It is easy
to get used to tuning to stations in the FM, MW and LW bands, since they
are always on the same frequencies.
Unfortunately, this is not always the case with short wave stations. Due
to atmospheric conditions, short wave stations must frequently broadcast
on different wavelengths. Most short wave bands are available all over
the world and can be used by international broadcasters. At present
these are the only wavelengths which provide listeners with direct
reception over long distances.
If you want to listen to a particular SW station, the precise frequency
and wavelength need to be known. Many short wave stations will send
broadcasting schedules which give the information required. This
information is also available on the Internet.
Connecting the external SW antenna
To improve short wave reception the external SW antenna supplied can
be connected.
1. Insert the plug of the antenna cable into the SW External Antenna
socket on the left hand side of the receiver.
Note: Unroll and align the antenna to achieve the best reception. If there
is interference, move the DX./Local switch to Local.
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