O P E R A T I O N G U I D E
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Power Requirements:
20Vor, 60Hz
Power Output:
7.3W (at 10% harmonic distortion)
Tuning Ranges:
FM 88-108MHz
AM 530-1710KHz
SW 4.5-22MHz
Antenna:
Built-in ferrite bar antenna
External antenna terminal
Dimensions:
15.25”L x 11.25”H x 6.5”D
Weight:
4.2KGs
Cabinet:
Polished wooden cabinet with hand painted trim
Speaker:
130mm 16
Ω
10W - 1 and 66mm 8
Ω
0.1W
PRECAUTIONS
• Operate the set only on 120V or 60Hz
• The nameplate including voltage, power consumption, etc. is located on the rear
exterior.
• Unplug the set from wall outlet when it is not being used for an extended period
of time. To disconnect the cord, put it out by grasping the plug. Never pull it by
the cord.
• Do not install the set in a location near heat sources such as radiators or air
ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical
vibration, or shock.
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place the
set on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that
may black the ventilation holes.
• Should liquid or solid object fall into the set, unplug the set and have the set
checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
• When the wooden cabinet becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth dampened
with a mild reputable furniture polish. Never use abrasive cleaners or chemical
solvents, as they may mar the cabinet.
• When an external antenna is used, disconnect it form the antenna terminals of
the set during a lightning storm, unless the installation incorporates a suitable
lightning resistor.
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O P E R A T I O N G U I D E
GETTING THE BEST SHORTWAVE RESULTS WITH
YOUR GRUNDIG CLASSIC 960
Listening to shortwave stations on the Grundig Classic 960 is done just like it was
back in the 1950’s. Best results are in very late afternoon and at night with a long-
wire antenna attached to the back of the radio. With this your Classic 960 will
bring the world into your home! Some stations will be strong, others will fade in
and out with an almost eerie sense to them. This is all part of the mystique of
shortwave radio.
FINE TUNING SHORTWAVE STATIONS
Please be sure to read the materials that come with your Classic 960 to learn
about shortwave bands, the best time for listening, etc. To get the best results
when actually tuning in a station, please do the following.
This style shortwave tuner requires that you develop a “feel” for fine-tuning a
station. On shortwave this is much more critical than on AM/FM. To do this, turn
the tuning knob very, very slowly and deliberately.
Sometimes when trying to “capture” a station, you will zip right buy it and have to
back up and try to fine-tune it again. This is normal. Don’t get discouraged, simply
back up and try again. You will develop a feel for doing this a few times.
FOR CD CONNECTION
Special auxiliary inputs are provided for use with a CD player, tape, records or VCR.
Connection requires standard RCA connectors when using inputs.
ATTACHING THE EXTERNAL ANTENNA
An auxiliary shortwave is supplied with your Grundig Classic 960 it is housed in a
black plastic container and, when fully unrolled is about 20 feet long. Always fully
unroll it for best results.
1. Fully unroll the supplied shortwave antenna.
2. Plug it into the special shortwave antenna socket in the back of the radio.
3. Run the antenna wire as high off the floor as possible, back and forth across a
window. Use the string clip, attached to the antenna’s back plastic container, to
hang the end of the antenna to a high point. Do not connect external antenna
to an outside antenna.
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