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Page 18 CC Skywave SSB
Radio Operation
Setting the Time:
With the power off, press and hold the TIME SET button for two seconds. While the
hour is flashing, press the tuning buttons (or rotate knob) until the hour and AM/PM time is correct. Press
the TIME SET button again to adjust the minutes. When finished, press the TIME SET button again.
15. SSB - 12/24 Hour Button
About SSB
If you have never tried to listen to Single Sideband, you are in the majority. On Single Sideband, you
can listen to hams, long range aviation (commercial and military), maritime, space and even spy
transmissions from all over the world. It is the most efficient and reliable way to communicate long
range without the Internet or satellites. There is more to learn by going to
ccrane.com
and searching on
your own.
- To activate SSB mode: Press the WX SW AIR button until the SW band is selected. Enter Single
Sideband (SSB) mode by pressing the SSB button now. A red light will appear on the SSB button to
indicate that SSB mode is active. To return to normal SW broadcast, press the SSB button again.
Switch between 12-hour time and 24-hour time: With the radio OFF, press and hold the 12/24H
button for two seconds to change this setting.
16. WX/SW/AIR
Weather, Shortwave, SSB, and Air bands
Quickly press the “WX/SW/AIR” button to cycle between Weather, Shortwave, and AIR bands.