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the squelch level (i.e. the needle falls in the red region and turns red also),
the receiver audio will be muted and “squelched” will be displayed.
The squelch value is always indicated in dBm units (even if the signal
strength is displayed in S-units or microvolts).
Note that when the AGC is off (and manual IF gain control is activated), the
S-meter is disabled. This is because the S-meter relies on the AGC for its
proper function.
Power Switch
The On/Off power switch, located at the bottom-right corner of the
application window, controls the receiver power. When it is off, the receiver
circuitry will be powered down and no sound will be heard through the
speaker or headphones.
When you exit and restart the WiNRADiO application, the power status at
exit will be remembered.
Date and Time Displays
The clock display, located under the Fast Tuning Pad, indicates the current
time and date.
The UTC clock shows Universal Coordinated Time, formerly called GMT
(Greenwich Mean Time), which is the standard time used around the world.
This is provided because most shortwave stations announce their broadcast
times in UTC. Both displays derive their information from the PC clock. The
time difference is determined by Windows Time Zone setting (Start |
Settings | Control Panel | Date/Time Properties | Time Zone tab).