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MIC, ANTENNA 

AND 

EAR F

UNCTIONS

MICROPHONES

This radio can also be used as a Public
Address System:

Simply insert the microphone into the
Microphone Input jack on the front.

1.

Select the P.A. function.
NOTE: Power switch must be at "ON" position.

2.

Adjust the volume to a desired level.

3.

Insert an earphone plug into the EAR jack.
All sound will be diverted via the earphone and the speaker will turn off automatically.
Adjust the volume by using the volume control.

CAUTION:

  When using the earphones set the volume to a low level first. Then put on the 

earphones and gradually increase the volume to a comfortable level.

1.
2.
3.

RADIO

P.A.

VOLUME

MIN

MAX

MIC

EAR

FOR PRIVATE LISTENING

8

Note:

  To avoid feedback (howling sound) during P.A. operation, keep the microphone as 

far away from the speaker as possible.

Connect an External Antenna to the
Antenna jack.

EXTERNAL ANTENNA Function

An external antenna is used for best results in
tuning in weak Short Wave signals.

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Summary of Contents for MBR-1

Page 1: ...CHANNEL CHANNEL MHz MHz MHz BOARDCAST BAND 1 2 BOARDCAST SOUND 1 SOUND 2 WAVE CAST BAND 500 600 700 800 1000 1200 1400 1700 1 14 23 32 40 4 4 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 88 90 92 94 96 100 104 108 145 150 170 175 100 115 125 145 WEATHER LOW FULL 2 7 9 8 10 11 12 13 3 6 4 5 MULTI BAND RADIO OWNER S MANUAL MODEL MBR 1 1 ...

Page 2: ... broadcasts like AM and FM Nothing will be heard until the sender transmits NOTE DIRECTION FINDER AM Antenna ANTENNA When the radio will not be used for a substantial length of time remove the batteries to avoid damage that can result from corrosion of the cells BATTERIES Shortwave reception is sensitive to interference from atmospheric conditions and certain solar phenomena called sun spots Fluor...

Page 3: ...convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Power Lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so t...

Page 4: ... 12 88 90 92 94 96 10 0 104 108 145 150 170 175 100 115 125 145 WEATHER LOW FULL 2 7 9 8 10 11 12 13 3 6 4 5 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Direction Finder AM Antenna Telescopic Antenna Tuning Control Rotary Band Selector Tuning Battery Indicator AFC On Off Switch Radio P A Switch Power On Off Switch 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Volume Control Tone Control Microphone Input Jack ...

Page 5: ...iving a signal Extreme right LED indicates strong batteries Extreme left LED reading indicates batteries are weak 6 AFC Switch 7 Radio P A Switch 8 Power On Off Switch 9 Volume Control Set this switch to ON to enjoy drift free FM listening Use this switch to choose between Radio and Public address system Turn Power On or Off with this switch Volume is controlled by rotating this control from the e...

Page 6: ...t damage to your set The Tuning Battery indicator will show the battery strength when the unit is turned on so batteries can be replaced if necessary Connect the adapter properly to a working 12 Volt cigar lighter receptacle and firmly insert the adapter cord plug to the DC 12V Jack located on the back of the radio cabinet Be sure AC DC switch is in at DC position CAR ADAPTER Optional accessory Us...

Page 7: ...o RADIO 3 Select a BAND 4 Tune to the desired station 5 Adjust the Volume and Tone 1 2 3 When FM reception is weak set the AFC switch to ON to obtain a clearer sound For AM reception the direction finder can be rotated to improve reception when necessary Be sure to fully extend the telescopic antenna and rotate to a direction that gives the clearest sound When receiving strong or nearby stations i...

Page 8: ...peaker will turn off automatically Adjust the volume by using the volume control CAUTION When using the earphones set the volume to a low level first Then put on the earphones and gradually increase the volume to a comfortable level 1 2 3 RADIO P A VOLUME MIN MAX MIC EAR FOR PRIVATE LISTENING 8 Note To avoid feedback howling sound during P A operation keep the microphone as far away from the speak...

Page 9: ...10 11 12 13 3 6 4 5 1 2 4 3 HIGH LO POWER TUNING BATTERY AM CITIZEN SHORT WAVE SHORT WAVE FM TV TV VHF A R WEATHER MHz CHANNEL MHz MHz MHz CHANNEL CHANNEL MHz MHz MHz BOARDCAST BAND 1 2 BOARDCAST SOUND 1 SOUND 2 WAVE CAST BAND 500 600 700 800 1000 1200 1400 1700 1 14 23 32 40 4 4 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 88 90 92 94 96 100 104 108 145 150 170 175 100 115 125 145 WEATHER LOW FULL 2 7 9 8 10 11 12 13 3 ...

Page 10: ... signal is received on a given frequency Move the control slowly and cautiously to pick up all signals within the range of your radio The best time for listening to shortwave broadcasts is during the evening and night time hours Foreign stations generally schedule their transmissions in this period Broadcasts from Australia and the South Pacific are often best in the early morning hours The qualit...

Page 11: ...g upon your location in relation to the broadcast location These signals are somewhat like television signals in that when you are 40 60 miles from the broadcast point your signal is lessened considerably Especially if there are obstructions like mountains etc Unlike AM and FM broadcasts the transmission is not continuous and there are times when there is no signal on a given frequency These are f...

Page 12: ...2V Jack located on the back of the radio cabinet AC DC switch set to DC position 1 2 lV If the procedure described above have been checked and are correct check the following Power switch set to ON position Radio P A switch set to Radio position VOLUME set to an audible level SW Air transmissions are not constant set radio at desired band with volume control high and wait for transmissions 1 2 3 4...

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