Radieator
The set Is equipped with a Radicator, which indicates the battery voltage and
facilitates tuning.
To check the battery voltage, switch on the receiver and set its controls so
that no station is received. The easiest way of doing this Is to depress the M
and MA buttons at the same time. The Radicator pointer will go to the green
section of the scale If the battery is O.K. If the pointer goes only to the red
scale section, the battery is spent and should be replaced. The set may still be
able to work but It will not be capaple of full performance, and there Is a dan.
ger that the dry cells may give off liquid, which may damage the receiver.
To tune in a station. rotate the tuning control until the station you want to
listen to makes the Radlcator pointer go as far to the right on the scale as
possible. When receiving on the built-In aerials of the set it is Important that
you rotate the set and move It about until you find the position of the set that
will bring the Radicator pointer as far to the right as possible. Rotating the set
and moving it about is especially Important when you want to listen to a weak
station indoors as reception may vary considerably between places only a few
yards apart, due to water pipes, concrete reinforcement, etc.
AM Reception on the Long waves, Medium waves and Marine band
The receiver Incorporates a high sensitivity ferrite aerial for best reception on
the LW, MW and Marine band. This aerial is mounted longitudinally in the set.
and because it is somewhat directive. rotation of the receiver may improve
reception of weak signals. If two stations interfere with each other, one station
can be suppressed by rotating the set for minimum pick-up of the undesired
signal. While the signal strength of both stations may be affected, the weaker
station generally disappears quickly.
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In places where recep ion is poor, for Instance in a closed motor-car or In a
ferro-concrete building
en external aerial may be connected to the set. The
built-in ferrite aerial
be disconnected on LW and MW by depressing the
antenna button.
The receptacle for accomodating an outside aerial is common to AM and FM,
and it accept the standard fitting which is supplied on automotive antennas.
These fittings are available from your local supplier for use with other aerials.
Inside a building, best results will be obtained by placing the set near a window.
Reception on the FM Band
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The FM aerial consists of a telescopic antenna. For best reception of distant
stations. the antenna should be fully extended. laid down in a horizontal plane,
and rotated for the clearest signal. Spring stops have been provided to hold it
at a 45
0
angle if it cannot be laid flat.
Care should be exercised In handling the antenna. It is quite rugged, but will
not withstand undue abuse.
Battery
Six size 0 flashlight cells comprise the 9 volt battery. The service life of a set
of dry cells is between
200
and
300
hours, depending on the type used and the
volume level at which the receiver is operated. The current consumption in-
creases as the volume control Is advanced.
When the set does not operate, or distortion becomes apparent, the dry cells
should be replaced. You can do this yourself, or ask your dealer to do so.
Remove the bottom plate by twisting the coin-operated locking lugs counter-
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