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Waveband selection

There are four wavebands on your radio - selection is by
repeated pressing of the Band button.

Waveband

Frequency coverage

LW

153 - 279

kHz

MW

520 - 1710

kHz

SW

1,711 - 29,999 kHz

FM

87.5 - 108

MHz

4

5

1

2

B a n d

Tu n e / S S B

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Summary of Contents for R9914

Page 1: ...4 7 5 0 5 0 6 0 5 9 0 0 6 2 0 0 7 1 0 0 7 3 5 0 9 4 0 0 9 9 9 0 1 1 6 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 1 5 1 0 0 1 5 8 0 0 1 3 5 0 0 1 3 8 7 0 1 7 4 8 0 1 7 9 0 0 1 8 9 0 0 1 9 0 2 0 2 1 4 5 0 2 1 7 5 0 2 5 6 0 0 2 6 1 0 0 F r e q M H z B a n d T u n e S S B S W S e le c t S W P a g e M o d e A la r m D u a l T im e A M P M M e m o S c a n M e m o D e l E n te r F re q T im e S e t M a n u a l A u to F M S te re o M...

Page 2: ...a station in preset memory 30 Recalling a station from preset memory 31 Changing preset station order 33 Memory scan 34 APS Auto Preset System 35 Direct access to Shortwave bands 37 Single sideband mode 38 Setting the alarm 39 Setting the radio alarm 40 Setting the HWS alarm 42 Setting the sleep timer 44 Mode button 45 SW external antenna socket 46 DX Local switch 46 Lock switch 47 Display backlig...

Page 3: ...n LW MW SW and FM l Dual time facility allows you to preset your local time or UTC time or any two time zones with instant recall l Scanning circuit allows you to search for active stations l SW select button offers instant selection of any desired SW band l SSB mode for reception of Morse code and single sideband transmissions l Dual Alarm Feature allows presetting of two alarm wake up times l AP...

Page 4: ...arm button 8 HWS buzzer alarm button 9 Manual auto scan tuning buttons 10 Enter button for frequency and time 11 Cancel button 12 Number buttons for frequency and time 13 Memory and AM PM button 14 SW memory page and real dual time button 15 SW band select button 16 Waveband select button 17 Tuning SSB LED Control locations ...

Page 5: ...0 0 4 00 0 4 75 0 5 06 0 5 90 0 6 20 0 7 100 7 3 50 9 40 0 9 99 0 11 6 0 0 1 2 100 15 100 15 8 00 13 5 00 13 87 0 17 4 80 17 9 00 18 9 00 19 0 20 21 4 50 21 7 50 2 5 6 00 2 6 100 Fr e q M H z Band Tune S SB SW Select SW Page Mode Alarm Du al Time A M PM Me mo S can Me mo D el Enter Freq Time Set Manu al Au to FM Stereo M W LW S W R adio Receiver WORLD SERVICE 3 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 ...

Page 6: ...ocket 23 DC input socket 18 4 19 20 24 V o lu m e T u n in g U p D o w n L o c k N o rm a l N e w s M u s ic C la rify FM S t D X FM L o c a l S S B A M D C 6 v S W E x te rn al A n te nn a FM S W 21 22 23 25 26 27 24 Tuning control 25 Tone control 26 Lock switch 27 Volume control Left hand end Right hand end ...

Page 7: ...T O K Y O S E O U L S Y D N E Y M E L B O U R N E L A Z P A Z S A N T I A G O F R A N K F U R T H E L S I N K I A T H E N S I S T A N B U L J O H A N N E S B U R G M O N T R E A L B O S T O N N E W Y O R K B O G O T A L I M A A L G I E R S D A K A R A C C R A M O S C O W N A I R O B I N E W D E L H I B O M B A Y R I O D E J A N E I R O B U E N O S A I R E S B A N G K O K T A I P E I H O N G K O N ...

Page 8: ...tep indicator H SW meter band indicator I Frequency units indicator J Low battery indicator K Battery and memory indicator L Frequency and time display M Memory indicators N Waveband and AM PM indicators O Read Dual time indicators Display information 6 A 1 2 M M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 LW PM AM FM MW SW 1 2 BROADCAST BAND ST B C D E F G H J K M N O L I ...

Page 9: ...elpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri during office hours 1 Position the radio face down 2 Press the catch as shown and slide in the direction of the arrow 7 This radio can be operated using 4 Alkaline LR6 AA size batteries AC adaptor supplied Installing batteries ...

Page 10: ...8 3 Insert 4 x LR6 AA size batteries as shown in the diagram 4 Replace the battery cover as shown in the diagram ...

Page 11: ...ery condition for approx 7 seconds after the radio is switched off When the battery level indicator shows 2 the batteries should be replaced After removing the batteries you have approximately 3 minutes to replace the batteries after which clock and memory information will be lost Battery replacement Replace batteries when display flashes 1 2 1 BATT 1 2 1 ...

Page 12: ... socket outlet Whenever the adaptor is used the batteries are automatically disconnected The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply and the radio when not in use We would recommend for economy that the R9914 be used via an AC adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or stand by use only C la rify F M St D X FM Lo ca l SS B AM D C 6 v S W E x t e rn a l A n t...

Page 13: ...irst time the display will show 0 00 or AM 12 00 together with the real time symbol 1 Time must be entered in 24 hour format e g 3 00pm should be entered as 15 00 The clock can be set with the radio power on or off 1 If the radio is switched on press the Display button to display the time 2 Press the Enter button for more than 2 seconds the 1 real time symbol will flash in the display Setting the ...

Page 14: ...ng If an incorrect time has been set the radio will beep and the ERR will flash in the display Reset the correct time by pressing the numbered buttons again Note a Time can only be adjusted whilst the 1 real time symbol is flashing in the display b You may change from 24 to 12Hr clock mode using the mode button as described later 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 7 M 8 0 9 C Tuning AM PM M em o Scan M em o Del Enter ...

Page 15: ... during office hours In addition to real time a second time zone can be programmed into this radio 1 Press the Dual Time button the display will show and flash 2 13 Setting dual time 2 Press the Enter button within 7 seconds the display 2 will stop flashing 2 Dual Tim e Enter Freq Time Set 2 ...

Page 16: ... you press each button the corresponding number will show on the display 5 Press the Enter button to complete dual time setting If an incorrect time has been set the radio will beep and the Err symbol will appear in the display Reset the correct time by pressing the numbered buttons again 2 Enter Freq Time Set 4 5 6 1 2 3 7 M 8 0 9 C Tuning AM PM M em o Scan M em o Del Enter Freq Time Set Manual A...

Page 17: ...real and dual time mode press the Dual Time button the 2 symbol and dual time will be shown in the display After approximately 7 seconds the display will return to showing real time b To permanently change the display to dual time mode press the Dual Time button followed by the Enter button The 2 symbol will appear in the display c To permanently change the display back to real time mode press the...

Page 18: ...tion There are four wavebands on your radio selection is by repeated pressing of the Band button Waveband Frequency coverage LW 153 279 kHz MW 520 1710 kHz SW 1 711 29 999 kHz FM 87 5 108 MHz 4 5 1 2 Band Tune SSB 16 ...

Page 19: ...17 900 18 900 19 020 21 450 21 750 25 600 26 100 Freq MHz Band Tune SSB SW Se le ct SW Pa ge M ode Alarm Du al Time AM PM M em o Scan M em o D el Enter Freq Time Set Manu al Au to FM S tereo MW LW S W Radio R eceiver WORLDSERVICE 4 5 6 1 2 3 7 M 8 0 9 C Tun in g P ow e r D isp lay Sho rt wave B and s 3 200 3 400 2 300 2 495 3 900 4 000 4 750 5 060 5 900 6 200 7 100 7 350 9 400 9 990 11 600 12 100 ...

Page 20: ...ay Sho rt wave B and s 3 200 3 400 2 300 2 495 3 900 4 000 4 750 5 060 5 900 6 200 7 100 7 350 9 400 9 990 11 600 12 100 15 100 15 800 13 500 13 870 17 480 17 900 18 900 19 020 21 450 21 750 25 600 26 100 Freq MHz Band Tune SSB SW Se le ct SW Pa ge M ode Alarm Du al Time AM PM M em o Scan M em o D el Enter Freq Time Set Manu al Au to FM S tereo MW LW S W Radio R eceiver WORLDSERVICE ...

Page 21: ... to 100 70 MHz on the FM band 1 Press the Power button to turn on your radio 2 Select the FM band using the Band button Press the button marked Enter the display will show Direct key pad tuning Power D isp lay Shortw ave B and s 3 2 0 0 3 4 0 0 2 3 0 0 2 4 9 5 3 9 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 7 5 0 5 0 6 0 5 9 0 0 6 2 0 0 7 10 0 7 35 0 9 4 0 0 9 9 9 0 11 6 0 0 1 2 10 0 15 10 0 15 8 0 0 13 5 0 0 13 8 7 0 17 4 8 0...

Page 22: ...ns marked 1 0 0 7 4 Press the button marked Enter the frequency and waveband will now appear in the display 4 5 6 1 2 3 7 M 8 0 9 C Tuning AM PM M em o Scan M em o Del Enter Freq Time Set Manual Auto FM Enter Freq Time Set ...

Page 23: ...M 8 0 9 C Tun in g P ow e r D isp lay Sho rt wave B and s 3 200 3 400 2 300 2 495 3 900 4 000 4 750 5 060 5 900 6 200 7 100 7 350 9 400 9 990 11 600 12 100 15 100 15 800 13 500 13 870 17 480 17 900 18 900 19 020 21 450 21 750 25 600 26 100 Freq MHz Band Tune SSB SW Se le ct SW Pa ge M ode Alarm Du al Time AM PM M em o Scan M em o D el Enter Freq Time Set Manu al Au to FM S tereo MW LW S W Radio R ...

Page 24: ...hen selecting a stereo FM station and using stereo earphones make sure that the FM mode switch is in the STEREO position C la rify F M St D X FM Lo ca l SS B AM D C 6 v S W E x t e rn a l A n te n n a F M S W ...

Page 25: ...lect a waveband by pressing the Band button Manual tuning Power D isp lay Shortw ave B and s 3 2 0 0 3 4 0 0 2 3 0 0 2 4 9 5 3 9 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 7 5 0 5 0 6 0 5 9 0 0 6 2 0 0 7 10 0 7 35 0 9 4 0 0 9 9 9 0 11 6 0 0 1 2 10 0 15 10 0 15 8 0 0 13 5 0 0 13 8 7 0 17 4 8 0 17 9 0 0 18 9 0 0 19 0 2 0 21 4 5 0 21 7 5 0 2 5 6 0 0 2 6 10 0 F re q M H z M od e A la rm Band 23 ...

Page 26: ... briefly show the fine tuning step size Fine tuning gives steps of LW MW SW 1kHz FM 50kHz Pressing any button will cancel fine tuning 4 5 6 1 2 3 7 M 8 0 9 C Tuning Power Display S hortwa ve B an ds 3 2 00 3 4 00 2 3 00 2 4 95 3 9 00 4 0 00 4 7 50 5 0 60 5 9 00 6 2 00 7 10 0 7 3 50 9 4 00 9 9 90 11 60 0 1 2 100 15 100 15 80 0 13 500 13 87 0 17 480 17 900 18 90 0 19 02 0 21 45 0 21 75 0 2 5 60 0 2 ...

Page 27: ...nd button 1 Press the Power button to turn on your radio Power D isp lay Shortw ave B and s 3 2 0 0 3 4 0 0 2 3 0 0 2 4 9 5 3 9 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 7 5 0 5 0 6 0 5 9 0 0 6 2 0 0 7 10 0 7 35 0 9 4 0 0 9 9 9 0 11 6 0 0 1 2 10 0 15 10 0 15 8 0 0 13 5 0 0 13 8 7 0 17 4 8 0 17 9 0 0 18 9 0 0 19 0 2 0 21 4 5 0 21 7 5 0 2 5 6 0 0 2 6 10 0 F re q M H z M od e A la rm Band 25 ...

Page 28: ...ive station 4 5 6 1 2 3 7 M 8 0 9 C Tuning Power Display S h ortwa ve Ban d s 3 2 00 3 4 00 2 3 00 2 4 95 3 9 00 4 0 00 4 7 50 5 0 60 5 9 00 6 2 00 7 10 0 7 3 5 0 9 4 00 9 9 90 11 6 00 1 2 100 15 100 15 800 13 500 13 8 70 17 480 17 900 18 900 19 020 21 450 21 750 2 5 600 2 6 100 Freq MHz Band Tune SS B SW Select SW Page M ode Alarm D ual Tim e A M P M M emo S can M emo De l Enter Freq Tim e S et M...

Page 29: ...and hold down either the tuning or buttons for more than half a second to resume scan tuning When the waveband end is reached the radio will beep and continue tuning from the opposite waveband end 5 Adjust the Volume and Tone controls for comfortable listening Tuning Manual Auto V olum e L o c k N o rma l N ew s M u 27 ...

Page 30: ...Tune to the desired frequency using one of the previously described tuning methods Memory tuning Power D isp lay Shortw ave B and s 3 2 0 0 3 4 0 0 2 3 0 0 2 4 9 5 3 9 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 7 5 0 5 0 6 0 5 9 0 0 6 2 0 0 7 10 0 7 35 0 9 4 0 0 9 9 9 0 11 6 0 0 1 2 10 0 15 10 0 15 8 0 0 13 5 0 0 13 8 7 0 17 4 8 0 17 9 0 0 18 9 0 0 19 0 2 0 21 4 5 0 21 7 5 0 2 5 6 0 0 2 6 10 0 F re q M H z M od e A la rm MW ...

Page 31: ... already been used the radio will suggest the next available preset location 4 Press the ENTER button the 1 M symbol and preset location will stop flashing and your station will be stored in the memory preset 5 On SW when presets 1 to 9 are full a second page of memory may be selected Press the M button followed by the SW page button The display will show 2 M and an additional 1 9 presets can be u...

Page 32: ...ory location the original station in this location will be cancelled 1 Tune to the desired frequency using one of the previously described tuning methods Press the M button and then hold down the required memory preset button for more than 2 seconds e g to overwrite memory preset 7 tune to the required station press M then press and hold down numbered button 7 for more than 2 seconds Overwriting a...

Page 33: ...tion from preset memory 2 Select a waveband by pressing the Band button Power D isp lay Shortw ave B and s 3 2 0 0 3 4 0 0 2 3 0 0 2 4 9 5 3 9 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 7 5 0 5 0 6 0 5 9 0 0 6 2 0 0 7 10 0 7 35 0 9 4 0 0 9 9 9 0 11 6 0 0 1 2 10 0 15 10 0 15 8 0 0 13 5 0 0 13 8 7 0 17 4 8 0 17 9 0 0 18 9 0 0 19 0 2 0 21 4 5 0 21 7 5 0 2 5 6 0 0 2 6 10 0 F re q M H z M od e A la rm Band 31 ...

Page 34: ...splay will show its frequency and memory location If you wish to select another preset station press any one of the numbered buttons for instant access 1 To select presets from SW memory page 2 press the SW page button followed by the required preset number 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SW BROADCAST BAND 6 SW Page Dual Tim e 2 M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SW BROADCAST BAND ...

Page 35: ... Mon Fri during office hours e g exchanging preset station 2 with preset station 7 1 Recall preset 2 by pressing the numbered button 2 2 Push the M button preset 2 and 1 M will flash in the display Changing preset station order 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 FM 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 FM 2 M 33 ...

Page 36: ...pressing the Power button Select the required waveband using the Band button 2 Push the Memo Scan button the radio will scan each preset memory in turn pause for 7 seconds on each preset memory before continuing on to the next memory When the required preset station is reached press any button to stop memory scan 0 M em o Scan 2 M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SW BROADCAST BAND ...

Page 37: ...e on the SW band 1 Turn on the radio by pressing the Power button APS Auto Preset System 2 Select a waveband by pressing the Band button Power D isp lay Shortw ave B ands 3 2 0 0 3 4 0 0 2 3 0 0 2 4 9 5 3 9 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 7 5 0 5 0 6 0 5 9 0 0 6 2 0 0 7 10 0 7 35 0 9 4 0 0 9 9 9 0 11 6 0 0 1 2 10 0 15 10 0 15 8 0 0 13 5 0 0 13 8 7 0 17 4 8 0 17 9 0 0 18 9 0 0 19 0 2 0 21 4 5 0 21 7 5 0 2 5 6 0 0 2 ...

Page 38: ...signal for your area will be selected Note During the 9 strongest stations will be stored All previously stored stations will be erased when APS operation commences operation can be cancelled by pressing the Power button 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 FM Tuning Manual Au to Power D isp lay Shortw ave B ands 3 2 0 0 3 4 0 0 2 3 0 0 2 4 9 5 3 9 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 7 5 0 5 0 6 0 5 9 0 0 6 2 0 0 7 10 0 7 35 0 9 4 0 ...

Page 39: ...t button to select the SW band 3 Repeatedly press the SW Select button to cycle through the SW bands The SW band is shown by the SW indicator to the right of the display Power D isp lay Shortwave B ands 3 200 3 400 2 300 2 495 3 900 4 000 4 750 5 060 5 900 6 200 7 100 7 350 9 400 9 990 11 600 12 100 15 100 15 800 13 500 13 870 17 480 17 900 18 900 19 020 21 450 21 750 25 600 26 100 F req M H z M o...

Page 40: ...band 2 Set the SSB AM switch to the SSB position Set the Clarify control to the mid position Tune into the station using one of the previously described methods 3 Select fine tuning mode by pushing in the Tuning control 4 Slowly rotate the Clarify and Tuning controls to find the point giving best reception Power Display B an ds 9 00 7 10 0 9 4 00 11 6 0 0 M ode C la rify F M St D X FM Loca l SS B ...

Page 41: ...t with the radio power on or off 1 If the radio is switched on press the Display button to display the time Power D isp lay Shortwave B ands 3 200 3 400 2 300 2 495 3 900 4 000 4 750 5 060 5 900 6 200 7 100 7 350 9 400 9 990 11 600 12 100 15 100 15 800 13 500 13 870 17 480 17 900 18 900 19 020 21 450 21 750 25 600 26 100 F req M H z M od e Alarm 39 ...

Page 42: ...mbered buttons to set the alarm on time e g to set an alarm time of 13 00 press the buttons 1 3 0 0 followed by the Enter button to complete the setting and return to real time mode 3 To verify the alarm time press the button to display the alarm time followed by the Enter button to return to real time mode 4 5 6 1 2 3 7 M 8 0 9 C Tuning AM PM M em o Scan M em o Del Enter Freq Time Set Manual Auto...

Page 43: ... The radio alarm will play for one hour if not turned off by pushing the Power button 3 Tune your radio to the required station and adjust the volume before setting the alarm When the alarm operates your radio will play the last station selected Power D isp lay Shortw ave B ands 3 2 0 0 3 4 0 0 2 3 0 0 2 4 9 5 3 9 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 7 5 0 5 0 6 0 5 9 0 0 6 2 0 0 7 10 0 7 35 0 9 4 0 0 9 9 9 0 11 6 0 0 1...

Page 44: ... 1 Press the button the display will show the last alarm time set this will be 0 00 the first time the alarm is set The alarm symbol will flash in the display 2 Press the numbered buttons to set the alarm on time followed by the Enter button to complete the setting The display will return to showing real time 3 To verify the alarm time press the button to display the alarm time followed by the Ent...

Page 45: ...the alarm is sounding press the Power button to turn off the alarm for 24 hours 2 The HWS alarm will play for one hour if not turned off by pushing the Power button Power D isp lay Shortw ave B ands 3 2 0 0 3 4 0 0 2 3 0 0 2 4 9 5 3 9 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 7 5 0 5 0 6 0 5 9 0 0 6 2 0 0 7 10 0 7 35 0 9 4 0 0 9 9 9 0 11 6 0 0 1 2 10 0 15 10 0 15 8 0 0 13 5 0 0 13 8 7 0 17 4 8 0 17 9 0 0 18 9 0 0 19 0 2 0 21...

Page 46: ...cle through the available sleep times in the order 60 30 15 120 90 Release the button when the required sleep time appears in the display The symbol will appear in the display and the radio will play the last station selected Setting the sleep timer Power D isp lay Shortwave B ands 3 200 3 400 2 300 2 495 3 900 4 000 4 750 5 060 5 900 6 200 7 100 7 350 9 400 9 990 11 600 12 100 M od e FM Power D i...

Page 47: ... format Mode 31 Enter 24Hr clock format Mode 40 Enter Beep tone off Mode 41 Enter Beep tone on Mode 50 Enter Memories arranged low high Mode 51 Enter Memories arranged high low E g to change MW tuning steps from 9kHz to 10kHz press the Mode button followed by keys 2 1 Enter 4 5 6 1 2 3 7 M 8 0 9 C Tun ing Power D isp lay Shortwave B ands 3 200 3 400 2 300 2 495 3 900 4 000 4 750 5 060 5 900 6 200 ...

Page 48: ...he Local position For normal or weak stations set the switch to the DX position for maximum sensitivity 46 SW External Antenna socket To improve SW reception you can connect an optional external antenna directly Roberts AER 1 to the SW EXT ANT socket located on the left hand end of your radio Inserting a plug into this socket will automatically disconnect your radios built in antenna F M S t D X F...

Page 49: ... in the display The Power and all other buttons will be disabled This will prevent accidental operation when the radio is packed in a suitcase or carrying pouch To release the Lock switch move the switch to the down Off position the symbol will be removed from the display Lock switch Volum e Loc k Normal News Mu Display backlight Pressing the button will switch on the display backlight and illumin...

Page 50: ... switch to the FM position to return to mono operation Note FM stereo is only available via headphones Mono Stereo switch Headphones or earphones for use with your radio should be stereo and fitted with a 3 5mm stereo jack plug Insert the headphone plug into the socket on the left side of the radio When the headphones are plugged in the loudspeaker is automatically disconnected Headphones C la rif...

Page 51: ...set button If your radio fails to operate correctly or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure 1 Switch off the radio and remove the batteries 2 With the aid of a suitable implement the end of a paper clip press the reset button located on the underside of your radio for at least 2 seconds this will reset the microprocessor clock time and clear all st...

Page 52: ...z SW 120m 2 300 2 495MHz 90m 3 200 3 400MHz 75m 3 850 4 000MHz 60m 4 750 5 060MHz 49m 5 900 6 200MHz 41m 7 100 7 350MHz 31m 9 400 9 990MHz 25m 11 600 12 100MHz 21m 13 570 13 870MHz 19m 15 100 15 800MHz 16m 17 480 17 900MHz 15m 18 900 19 020MHz 13m 21 450 21 750MHz 11m 25 600 26 100MHz Specifications ...

Page 53: ...uit features Semiconductors 1 LSI 7 IC s 7 FET 35 transistors 33 diodes 3 LED Aerial system LW MW Built in ferrite aerial SW Telescopic aerial FM Telescopic aerial Output power 300mW Sockets Headphone socket 3 5mm dia stereo DC in 6 0 volts centre pin negative Accessories Carrying pouch Stereo earphones AC adaptor The company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice Specificati...

Page 54: ...ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED PO BOX 130 MEXBOROUGH SOUTH YORKSHIRE S64 8YT http www robertsradio co uk Notes ...

Page 55: ...s with removed or defaced serial numbers N B Damaged or broken telescopic aerials will not be replaced under guarantee Procedure Any claim under this guarantee should be made through the dealer from whom the instrument was purchased It is likely that your Roberts dealer will be able to attend to any defect quickly and efficiently but should it be necessary the dealer will return the instrument to ...

Page 56: ...ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 97 99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline 020 758 0338 Mon Fri during office hours Issue 2 ...

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