C. Crane SKWV - Manual (Page 10)

CC SKYWAVE Page 10
Radio Operation
11. WX/ SW/AIR / 12-24 Hour Button (See picture next page.)
Weather, Shortwave, and Air bands
Quickly press the “WX/ SW/ AIR” button to cycle between Weather, Shortwave, and AIR bands.
About the Weather Band
The CC Skywave can receive all 7 NOAA weather band channels. NOAA is short for National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It is a network of stations across the USA and
territories that continuously broadcasts local weather and forecasts. Emergency Alerts are
issued for serious weather conditions and public safety information. Enable the ALERT feature
to be notified when a warning is issued in your area (See page 8). Fully extend the whip antenna
for best reception.
About the Shortwave Band
With shortwave you can listen to radio signals from around the world. Signals are
usually received best at night and early morning when the earth’s ionosphere does not cause
interference with the bouncing signals. The CC Skywave has several bandwidth filters to
reduce interference. Select which one sounds best by pressing the “BAND WIDTH” button
after a station is tuned in.
About the Air Band
With airband you can listen to communications between pilots and control towers. Basic
instructions for moving the plane and updates for weather and possible delays can also be
heard. Many airports broadcast a continuous feed that updates frequently for this
information. To find station frequencies that are used for your airport, we recommend
searching the internet. One good site is www.flightradio.com
Time Format - 12 or 24 Hour Time
Switch between 12-hour time (USA) and 24-hour time (other parts of the world). With the
radio OFF, press and hold the 12/24H button for two seconds to change this setting.
12. Charge Button
Use the CC Skywave to recharge your NiMH type batteries. Supply power to the CC Skywave
from a computer or AC power adapter (not included). With the radio powered off, press and
hold the CHARGE button for two seconds. The battery icon (show icon) on the display
will begin to cycle indicating that the batteries are charging. Charging will continue
for 10 hours or until the batteries are full.