MFJ-8100
World Band Receiver
13
USING & ENJOYING YOUR RECEIVER
To get maximum satisfaction from your new shortwave receiver,
we encourage you to develop good familiarity with these
sections of this manual:
__ Antenna Considerations
__ Regeneration Control
__ Band Switch and Tuning Ranges
__ Audio Notes
However, let's say it all as briefly as possible:
1. The better the antenna, the better the reception. In
general, 20 to 30 feet of wire will give good results.
2. The use of the Regeneration Control is learned through
experience. It controls the sensitivity of the receiver
and distinguishes between AM broadcasts and CW-SSB.
3. The tuning ranges are set up so that you can expect to
find something interesting at any time of day or night.
Bands A and B are most active in the evenings. Band C has
something happening all the time. Bands D and E assure a
variety of daytime reception but also can be busy at
night.
4. The audio circuit is designed for one or two pairs of
"Walkman'' stereo headphones or mini speakers. Other
speaker options are mentioned in Section XX.
IMPORTANT: The internal 9 volt battery will provide many
hours of satisfying listening provided that you turn the
receiver OFF when not in use! This "advice'' may seem
ridiculously obvious, but remember that battery replacement
requires removing and replacing the 8 cabinet screws and that
leaving the receiver on overnight will indeed run down the
battery. If you wish, the battery snap wires can be re-
routed to the battery clamp mounted outside on the rear
panel. Or, the receiver may be powered by larger external
batteries in the 6 to 12 volt range. 4 to 8 "D'' cells in
plastic battery holders available from Radio Shack will
provide months of service.
NOTE:
If a DC voltage other than 9 volts is used,
readjustment of trimmer C5 will be required for
correct frequency indications.