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SOLARLINK FR600 OWNER’S MANUAL
SHORTWAVE LISTENING
To learn about shortwave we recommend the two publications
below, published yearly and available from major booksellers.
Additionally, the Internet is a great resource for learning about
shortwave. Type ‘shortwave reception’ into your favorite search
engine.
PASSPORT TO WORLD BAND RADIO Published by
International Broadcasting Services (IBS); IBS North America,
Box 300, Penn’s Park PA 18943. Phone: (215) 598-9018.
www.passband.com.
WORLD RADIO TV HANDBOOK Published in the USA by
Watson-Guptill Publications, 770 Broadway, 7th Floor, New
York, NY 10003-9595. www.watsonguptill.com.
OPTIMIZING SHORTWAVE RECEPTION
Shortwave enables listening to broadcasts over vast distances
including other countries and continents. The following
information will help you get the best results.
• During the day, frequencies above 13 MHz are usually best.
• At night, frequencies below 13 MHz are usually best.
• Around sunset and sunrise, the entire shortwave range may
be good.
• Getting very close to a window and holding the radio
improves shortwave reception.