® SW1 AM Shortwave Receiver Owner's Manual SW1 Shortwave Receiver RF GAIN MEMORY MODE POWER TUNING 1 2 3 MEM RCL 4 5 6 MEM STORE 7 8 9 CLEAR 0 ENTER VOLUME Downloaded by Amateur Radio Directory www.hamdirectory.info ® is a registered trademark of the R. L. Drake Company © Copyright 1996 R. L. Drake Co. P/N3851331B-7-1996 Printed in the U. S. A.
Important Safeguards WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT'S AC ADAPTOR TO RAIN OR MOISTURE ¡WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OF AC ADAPTOR NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
Table of Contents / General Description 3 Please carefully read the Owner's Manual in order to take advantage of the many interesting features that will provide enjoyable listening to radio broadcasts around the world. Thank you for purchasing an SW1 AM Shortwave Receiver. This receiver has been designed and manufactured to high quality standards, and will provide reliable operation for many years.
Specifications / Optional Accessory Frequency Range: Sensitivity: (10 dB S+N/N) (1000 Hz, 30% Mod) Readout Accuracy: Selectivity: IF Frequency: 1st IF: 2nd IF: Step Sizes: 100 - 30,000 kHz, AM mode only Operating Temperature: 00 to +500 C Less than 2.0 µV, typical Weight: 4.7 lbs. 2.1 Kg, (includes AC Adaptor) Size: Width: 10-7/8 (27.6 cm) Height: 4-3/8" (11.1 cm) (includes feet) Depth: 7-5/8" (19.4 cm), (including front knobs and rear panel connector) To nearest 1 kHz 5.5 kHz min.
Front Panel Description 7 5 5 1 SW1 Shortwave Receiver RF GAIN POWER MEMORY MODE TUNING 1 2 3 MEM RCL 4 5 6 MEM STORE 7 8 9 CLEAR 0 ENTER VOLUME 6 4 1) Display - Indicates the operating frequency in kHz. The trailing decimal point indicates that either AC or DC power is applied to the receiver. Memory mode operation is indicated by the leading decimal point in the display. 3 2 - Press to turn the receiver On or Off.
Installation UNPACKING - Carefully remove the SW1 and included AC Adaptor wall transformer from the shipping carton and examine them for evidence of damage. If any damage is noted, immediately contact the transportation company responsible for delivery or return the unit to the dealer from whom it was purchased. Keep the shipping carton and all packing material for the transportation company to inspect.
Installation cont'd. RANDOM LENGTH WIRE ANTENNA INSTALLATION For general broadcast and shortwave listening, an outside random-length wire antenna can be used. Figure 3 shows a typical random-length wire antenna installation. The length of the wire may be from 30 to 100 feet. Attach and solder the lead-in to one end of the antenna. Connect the other end of the lead-in wire to the 50Ω screw terminal on the rear panel of your receiver.
Getting Started SW1 Shortwave Receiver RF GAIN POWER MEMORY MODE TUNING 1 2 3 MEM RCL MEM STORE 4 5 6 7 8 9 CLEAR 0 ENTER VOLUME RF GAIN VOLUME NUMERIC KEYPAD POWER TUNING BUTTONS TUNING WHEEL FIGURE 4 GENERAL OPERATING INFORMATION This receiver is easy to use. Please take a few moments to read through this section and familiarize yourself with general operating information. GETTING STARTED 1.
Getting Started cont'd. TUNING BUTTONS and TUNING WHEEL Tuning to a desired frequency can also be accomplished by pressing the / Tuning buttons and/ or turning the Tuning wheel. The frequency will change in 5 kHz increments with the / Tuning buttons, and will change in 1 kHz increments when turning the Tuning wheel. USING THE RF GAIN CONTROL Maximum receiver sensitivity is obtained with the RF GAIN control set fully clockwise.
Tuning to AM Shortwave Radio Stations / Troubleshooting Tuning to AM Shortwave Radio Stations There are many interesting, informative, and entertaining AM radio broadcasts from all points of the world that you can tune with this receiver. Your search might involve simply tuning around until you hear an interesting program. You might want to consult a guide listing station frequency and location.
Warranty 11 One Year Limited Warranty R.L.DRAKE COMPANY warrants to the original purchaser this product shall be free from defects in material or workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During the warranty period the R.L.DRAKE COMPANY or an authorized Drake service facility will provide, free of charge, both parts and labor necessary to correct defects in material and workmanship. At its option, R. L. Drake Company may replace a defective unit.
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