Eton G1000A Weather Radio User Manual


 
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BASIC OPERATIONS continued
G1000A OPERATION MANUAL
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12.PRECAUTIONS
Do not use any abrasive powder to clean the cabinet.Wipe it
with a soft cloth moistened with a mild soap and water solution.
Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
If the sound becomes low or distorted, replace the batteries with
new. Do not use old and new batteries together and never inte
mix different brands or types of batteries. If the set is not used
for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent to possible
battery acid leakage.
5 INTRODUCTION TO SHORTWAVE
Shortwave enables you to hear stations from around the world.
Now that you have a shortwave radio, no doubt you’ll want to hear
worldwide stations right away. If you’re new to shortwave, please
take some time to learn the basics outlined below. To successfully
listen to shortwave stations you must know how to find them.They
are found in the shortwave ‘bands’. If you’re an experienced short-
wave listener, you’ll already know what bands are and how to use
them, but if you’re new, you’ll need to learn about bands first.After
that, you will have excellent success. Please read on.