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Page 16 CC Skywave SSB
Radio Operation
holding down the bandwidth button for more than five seconds with the power OFF. Release the button to
choose the displayed selection.
Tip - AM/SW: Scan tuning on AM and Shortwave works best when keeping the default bandwidth setting
of 3 kHz.
Tip - SSB: Best SSB reception is normally achieved with the BAND WIDTH set to 3 kHz. When noise is
low and there is no interference from nearby stations, a BAND WIDTH setting of 4 kHz will provide
higher fidelity audio.
-Charging: Use the CC Skywave SSB to recharge your NiMH type batteries. Supply power to the CC
Skywave SSB from AC power adapter (not included). With the radio powered OFF, press and release the
CHARGE button one time to begin charging. The battery 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.
If you turn the radio on during the charge cycle, the battery icon may indicate charging although it is
not. Please be sure to keep the radio turned OFF when charging. WARNING - DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
CHARGE ALKALINE OR OTHER NON-NiMH BATTERIES. SEE PAGE 5 FOR SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.
13. Fine Tune/Alarm Button
Fine tune SSB with 10 Hz resolution for better audio/reception. While in SSB mode, press the FINE TUNE
button once quickly, then rotate the tuning knob until the desired resolution is achieved. When finished,
press the FINE TUNE button again to exit.
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Setting the Alarm:
With the radio powered off, press and hold the ALARM button for two seconds. While
the hour is flashing, press the or tuning buttons (or rotate knob) until the hour ALARM and AM/PM
time is correct.