Sun-Mate Info-Mate 837 User manual

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SUN-MATE® CORP.
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<ei1998 Sun·Mal.,.Corp .
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World Band
Generator & Solar
PORTABLE RADIO
with Optional AC Adapter & Vehicle Adapter
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SUN-MATE- CORP.
(Cat. No. 837)
OWNER'S
MANUAL

Congratulations!
You have just purchased the most versatile
radio every built...The INFO-MATE®
Read this entire manual before you use your
radio. The Info-Mate® radio has many unique
features. Familiarize yourself with them and
enjoy our Info-Mate® radio.
Table of Contents
Radio Features ........ . . ... . . .. .. .. ..... ... . .... 2
Description of Radio
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Power Sources 4
Qui ck Start 4
Using Batteries ............. . . . .. . ..... . . .. ... 4
Using
Standard AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using Vehicle Battery
Power .................... 5
Using Rechargeable
Power Sources ...... .. . ... . . 6
Operation ...... . ................... . ........ . .. 7
Playing the Radio .
..... . . . .. . ................. 7
Using Earphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Listening Safely
.. . ..... ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Traffic
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using The Carrying Strap
................ " .. . -: . . 9
Care
and Maintenance ....... . ...... - . ~ . ' .. . .. .. ~~~ . ~ 9
Caring for Your Radio ........... ... . ...... : .. . 9
FCC Information
................... ...... .. .. 9
Specifications
........ ' ... '.' ... : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10
World Mains
Guide .. .. ~ . - . ' : . ... . . -=-: . ~ ................ .. 11
AdapterChart . .. ....... . . .. . .'. ' .. .. . . ,. . . . . . . . . .. 13
Accessories Available .
.. . ......... '.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14
,
Shortwave Listening Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
Beginner's
Guide to The Shortwave Bands .. .... . . 15
Time -As Used in Shortwave Broadcasting 15
Answers to The Most Asked Questions
About Shortwave Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Tips
on Using The Broadcast Schedules . . . . . . . . . .. 17
Broadcast Schedules
by Time-
Getting The Most From This Listing. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17
Broadcast Schedules
by Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1

Radio Features:
1. Dynamo
2. Speaker
3. Rod
Antenna
4. Dial Pointer
5. Dial Scale
6.
Low Battery Indicator
7.
Tuning Knob
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8. Volume Knob
9. Solar Cell
10. Band Switch Knob (A)
11. Band Switch Knob (B)
12. DC Power Jack
l3.
Phone Jack
14. Battery Compartment
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Description of Radio Features
Your SUN-MATE Portable World Band Radio is solar, dynamo, AC or
vehicle powered and designed to provide high-quality sound. The
multi-band tuner lets you listen to the radio, short wave foreign broad-
cast VHF television audio, National Weather Service and commercial
aircraft
transmission . Its portable design means you can use it any-
where you go, indoors or out, at work or play. Its features include :
1. Powerrruning Indicator -indicates that the power is on or off and
the desired tuning frequency
2. Low Battery Indicator -indicates that the rechargeable battery is
low and needs recharging
3.
Solar Cells -allows for solar power recharging
4. Dynamo -allows for dynamo power recharging "
5. Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) - allows you to listen to drift-
free FM
reception with reduced sound distortion
6. Telescoping Antenna -for good FM and TV SW, AIR & WX audio
reception
7. Earphone Jack -allows private listening
8. Carrying Strap - provides a convenient way to carry your radio
9. Power Requirements:
You can power your radio from four AA rechargeable batteries (NI-
CAD Batteries), standard AC power (with optional adapter) or
vehicle power (with an optional adapter cord).
10. Power Recharging Options:
• Solar Power Recharging
•
Dynamo Power Recharging
•
AC Power Recharging (with an optional adapter)
• Vehicle Power Recharging (with an optional adapter) cord
11. Instant Auto Operation:
Plug in the AC-DC plug or car plug (optional) for fast operation
without batteries
12. Auto Sun Power:
Place the radio in direct sunlight without batteries for immediate
operation
3

Power Sources
You can power your radio from:
• Internal battery power, using four AA NI-CAD rechargeable batteries
• Standard AC power, using an optional AC adapter
• Vehicle battery power, using an optional DC adapter cord
QUICK START
You do not need to install batteries to operate your Info-Mate l!.> radio.
Just connect the AC adapter (optional) cord to the OC jack on the radio
and plug the adapter into the wall socket. Turn on your radio and select
the band and station. You may also operate the radio using your Ni-
Cad batteries only, once you have charged them by placing the radio in
direct sunlight.
REMEMBER: If you want portability (outside operation) , you wiil need
to install 4 AA Ni-Cad rechargeable batteries and charge them . (See
"Charging Batteries")
USING BAnERIES
You can power your radio from four AA NI-CAD rechargeable batteries
(not supplied).
1. Remove the screw with a screwdriver and open the battery compart-
ment cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow and tilting up.
2. If necessary, remove the old batteries by pulling the ribbon.
CAUTION:
To avoid battery explosion use only AA size NI-CAD rechargeable
batteries. DO NOT INSERT DRY CELL BATTERIES.
3. Insert four AA NJ-CAD batteries in the compartment as indicated by
the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked in the compartment.
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P+ -1 P+ -1
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4. When you use new AA NI-CAD batteries and the radio does not
operate properly . Check that the polarity of the batteries is correct.
Charge the batteries for 12 hours in sunlight or operate dynamo for
several minutes . The optional AC charge adapter or optional vehicle
charge cord is suggested for first time charging.
USING STANDARD AC POWER
You can power your radio from standard AC power using an optional
AC adapter .
CAUTION:
The recommended AC adapter supplies 12 volts and delivers at least
100 rnA. Its center tip is set to positive, and its plug correctly fits your
radio's DC 12V jack. Using an AC adapter that does not meet these
specifications could seriously damage the radio or the adapter.
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AC Adapter
Insert the adapter's barrel plug into radio's DC 12V jack.
USING VEHICLE POWER
You can power your radio from an optional adapter (with cigarette
lighter plug).
CAUTIONS:
• Your vehicle must have a 12-volt DC, negative-ground electrical
system.
• The recommended DC adapter supplies 12 volts and delivers at
least 100 rnA. Its center tip is set to positive, and its plug correctly
Vehicle's CigareHe
Lighter Socket
5

fits your radio's DC 12V jack. Using a DC adapter that does not
meet these spe-cifications could seriously damage the radio or the
adapter.
USING RECHARGEABLE IPOWER SOURCES
1. Use SOLAR POWER to recharge the radio by putting it under full
sunlight. Turn off the radio during solar power recharging. After a
few
hours the radio will operate. With 12 hours of recharging, full
battery energy can be obtained.
CAUTION:
FULL
SUNLIGHT
Always tum off the radio when
solar recharging.
( SOLAR
CELL
DC 12V
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EARPHONES
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2. To use DYNAMO POWER to recharge the radio, rotate the dynamo
in a clockwise direction. First, turn off the radio. After one minute of
continuous rotating, the radio will operate for about 15 minutes.
CAUTION:
Always turn off the radio when recharging with the dynamo.
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3. To recharge the radio using STANDARD AC POWER, it is not neces-
sary to tum off the radio. Plug in the standard AC adapter cord into
the radio, and the adapter into the wall socket. The radio can be on
6
or off during charging. The battery will fully charge in 8-10 hours
with the radio off and in 16-20 hours with the radio on.
4. To use vehicle power to recharge the radio, first turn off the radio,
then plug the DC cord into the radio, then into the vehicle's cigarette
lighter socket. After a few
hours of charging the radio will be able to
operate.
Operation
The World Band tuner lets you listen to AM, SW, or FM radio broad-
casts, the audio portion of television programs (TV1 or TV2 - channels 2
through 13 only), aircraft communication transmission (AIR) and local
weather information (WX).
PLAYING
THE RADIO
1. TURN volume clockwise until it clicks to turn on the radio. The
power / tuning indicator will light up.
POWER
INDICATOR
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TURN
ON
DC12V
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EARPHONE
LOW BAT
INDICATOR °
2. Set AMlFM!fV1JTV2I AIRlVHFfWX to the desired band.
3. AMlSWl/SW2ISW3/SW4 RECEPTION:
Set branch with 1 (upper side) to AM/SW position, then the with 2
(lower side) to your desired SW brand.
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FWfTVl TV2 AIR
sw,AM--,llf.-
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(OIUID)
SW4 S'ln SW2 SWI AlII
4. Adjust TUNING to the desired station.
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NOTES:
• Rotate the
radio (the AM antenna is built in) to the position that
produces the best AM reception.
• Fully extend the telescoping the
antenna and swivel it to the position
that produces the best SW, FM, TV1, TV2, AIR, VHF, and WX
reception.
5. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.
6.
To tum off the radio, tum VOLUME counter clockwise until it ~licks.
USING EARPHONES
For
private listening, insert an earphone (not supplied) with plug into
the
earphone jack.
DC,zy
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NOTE: Connecting an earphone automatically disconnects the built-in
speaker .
LISTENING SAFELY
Do
not listen an extremely high volume levels. Extended, high-volume
listening can lead to permanent hearing loss. Follow these guidelines to
protect
your hearing, especially when you use an earphone.
• Always
start by setting the volume to the lowest level possible
before
you begin listening.
•
Put the earphones on, then gradually increase the volume as
necessary.
•
Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over a period of time,
your ears adapt to the volume level that does not cause discomfort
might still damage your hearing.
8
TRAFFIC SAFETY
Do
not wear earphones while operating a motor vehicle or riding a
bicycle. This can create a traffic
hazard and is illegal in some areas.
Even
though some earphones are designed to let you year s ome outside
sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they still present a
traffic
hazard .
USING
THE CARRYING STRAP
For your convenience, the radio is equipped with a strap to carry your
radio.
Care and Maintenance
CARING FOR YOUR RADIO
Your SUN-MATE®837 Portable Multiband Radio is an example of
superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will
help you care for the radio so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the radio dry.
If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
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Water contains minerals that
can corrode electronic circuits.
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Handle the radio carefully. Dropping it can damage the case
and circuit boards and cause the product to work improperly.
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Keep the
radio away from dust and dirt, which can cause pre-
mature wear of part s.
Wipe the radio occasionally
with a damp cloth to keep it look-
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ing new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleanings solvents, or
strong detergents to clean the radio.
CAUTION:
Modifying or tampering with the radio's internal components can
cause a
malfunction and might invalidate its guaranty and void your
warranty.
FCC
INFORMATION
The radio complies with limits as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules.
These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV
interference in a residential area.
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Specifications
BANDS
Frequency Range AM 540-17000
KHZ
SW1 4-9MHZ
SW2 9-14 MHZ
SW314-19 MHZ
SW419-24 MHZ
1V1 (Channels 2-6) 59-87.75 MHZ
FM 88-108 MHZ
AIR 108-135 MHZ
VHF 145-165 MHZ
WX 162.4-162.55 MHZ
1V2 (Channels 7-13) 178-216.5 MHZ)
GENERAL
Power Output
250mW
Power Requirement . . ....... IX 4.8V (4 AA NI-CAD batteries)
Dimensions ...... ' ... .. . ~ ... 210 x 135 x 71mm (H.W.D.)
Weight
.. . ....... -. . . . . . . . .. 420 gm
Antenna .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. FM telescoping
Specifications are typical.
Individual units might vary.
Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
10
I World
Mains Guide
Following is a table for different countries' mains voltage, frequency,
and input plug information. Please only use this as a general guide, as
some countries have different systems are different places.
Europe is "harmonized" to a 230V standard, but the actual voltage
supply does not change. The 230V is the standard, with tolerances
adjusted to suit.
Country
Voltage Frequency
Plug
Argentina 220V
50Hz
AR
Australia
" 240V
50Hz
SAA
Austria
230V 50Hz
U/V
Bangladesh 220V
50Hz
AR
Belgium 230V
50Hz
U
Bermuda
.' I 120V 60
Hz
AF
Brazil
nO/220V 60Hz
AF/AR
Canada 120V
60Hz
UL
Chile 220V
50Hz
AR
China 220V
50Hz
SAA
Columbia
nov
60Hz
AF
Cyprus
240V
50Hz
UK
Czech Republic 220V
50Hz
U
Denmark 220V
50Hz
U
Ecuador
120-127V
60Hz
AF
Egypt 220V
50Hz
AR
Finland 230V
50Hz
U
France 230V
50Hz
U
Germany
220V
50Hz
U/V
Greece 220V
50Hz
U
Hong Kong 220V
50Hz
UK
Hungary 220V
50Hz
U
Iceland 220V
50Hz
U
India 230V
50Hz
AR
Indonesia
220V
50Hz
AR/U
Ireland
220V
50Hz
UK
Israel 230V
50Hz
AR
Italy 127/220V
50Hz
U
Jamaica
nov
60Hz
AF
Japan
100V
50/60 Hz AF
Jordan
220V
50Hz
AR
Korea 220V
60Hz
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Country
Kuwait
Macao
Malaysia
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nigeria
Norway
Pakistan
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Romania
Russia & formal
Soviet Republics
Singapore
Slovakia
South Africa
Spain
Sri
Lanka
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Turkey
United Arab
Emirates
United Kingdom
U.S.A.
Uruguay
Venezuela
Zaire
Voltage
240V
200V
240V
127V
220V
240V
230V
230V
220V
220V
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220V
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220V
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120V
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120V
220V
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Characteristics
Beginner's
Guide
to
the
Shortwave
31m THE BEST YEAR ROUND
ALL
NIGHT BAND.
Bands
from
about
2
hours
before
sunset
into
the
night.
Listed below are the characteristics
01
the major shortwave bands. 41m After dark. Good all year lor night listening
Follow these guidelines
lor
best listening results.
After
dark. EXCELLENT YEAR ROUND FOR
49m
ALL
NIGHT LISTENING
Daytime
Listening
NOTE: The construction materials
01
some buildings simply do not
Shortwave listening
is
generally at its poorest during the daylight let signals in very well. Signals penetrate wood Irame buildings easi-
hours
01
about 10 a.m.
to
3 p.
m.
The major reason
lor
this
is
that the est, while concrete and brick buildings usually block signals.
If
you
broadcasters are not transmitting to North America at this time. They are in a building with one or more stories above you, signals can also
assume that we are all either at work or at school and are not able be impaired in strength. In such a situation, position yourself, and
to listen during the day.
If
you want
to
try daylime listening, use the especially the radio's antenna. as close to a window as possible
guidelines below. You will have some success, but not nearly as good
as during the evening hours. while listening.
Band
Characteristics
Time·
As
Used
in
Shortwave
tIm
A seldom used band
Broadcasting
......
13m Best in winter; good other seasons
U1
Since there are many different time zones around the world. it would
16m EXCELLENT YEAR ROUND
(often
exceptionally
be impractical lor shortwave broadcasters
to
give broadcast times lor
good
three
hours
before
sunset
until
lunlet)
each separate time zone. To simplily matters, they list their broadcast
19m THE BEST DAYTIME BAND YEAR ROUND schedules in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), also known as
(often
exceptionally
good
th
....
hourI
before
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). World Time and Zulu Time
sunset
until
sunset)
Just what
is
UTC? It is the time in Greenwich England, uncorrected lor
22m New band; should be good year round daylight savings time, and is always stated in
24
hour lormat. Here in
25m Best two hours belore/after sunrise/sunset North America, UTC
is
ahead
01
our local time by 5
to
8 hours; 5 hours
EST, 6 hours CST, 7 hours MST, 8 hours PST; one hour less during
Evenlng.INlght
Listening
the months
01
daylight savings time.
So,
a broadcast that starts
at 20:00 hours UTC correlates to 15:00 hours (or 3PM) Eastern
This is the best time
to
listen, because the broadcasters are Standard Time. and
12
:00 hours (NOON) Pacilic Standard Time.
deliberately transmitting
to
North America. To determine Coordinated Universal Time, tune in a major station,
Band
Char.cterlstlcs
such as BBC London, on the hour. II your shortwave radio tunes
to
the
19m Often good at night during the summer lollowing ,Irequencies, UTC can be heard each minute on station WWV
22m Summer months in Fort Collins Colorado: 20000Khz, 15000Khz, 10000Khz, 5000Khz
25m
and 2500Khz. Usually, during any time
01
the day, one or more of
BEST TWO HOURS BEFORE/AFTER
SUNRISEISUNSET theselrequencies can be received
in
North America. UTC can also
be heard at night on the Canadian station CHU, at 7335Khz, in the
41
meter band.

Answers
to
the
Most
Asked
Questions
About
Shortwave
Radio
What
is
shortwave
radio?
Many countries of the world use shortwave radio frequencies for the
purpose of transmitting broadcasts for world-wide listening. This
is
called shortwave radio.
What
is
heard
on
shortwave
radio?
International foreign broadcasts intended for listening in your area,
e.g., North America.
Where
can
shortwave
broadcasts
be
tuned
In?
Shortwave broadcasting takes place in the shortwave "BANDS."
A band
is
a range
of
frequencies. For example, the
19
meter band
encompasses the frequency range of 15100 to 15600 kilohertz. Here
is
a list of the shortwave bands used for international broadcasts and
.....
their corresponding frequencies. Since some radios show frequency
0\
in megahertz. and some
in
kilohertz, both are shown here.
a.nd
Meg.hertz
Kilohertz
11m 25.67-26.10 Mhz 25670-26100 Khz
13m 21.45-21.50 Mhz 21450-21850 Khz
16m 17.55-17.90 Mhz 17550-17900 Khz
19m 15.10-15.60 Mhz 15100-15600 Khz
22m 13.60-13.80 Mhz 13600-13800 Khz
25m
11
.65-12.05 Mhz 11650-12050
Khz
31m 9.500-9.900 Mhz 9500- 9900
Khz
41m 7.100-7.300 Mhz 7100- 7300 Khz
49m 5.950-6.200 Mhz 5950- 6200 Khz
60m 4.750-5.060 Mhz 4750- 5060
Khz
75m 3.900-4.000 Mhz 3900- 4000 Khz
90m 3.200-3.400 Mhz 3200- 3400
Khz
120m 2.300-2.490 Mhz 2300- 2490
Khz
signals, such an antenna might prove quite 'Useless. To play it safe, do
not buy one of these unless the retailer allows a return or exchange if
it does not improve reception for you.
Tips
On
Using
The
Broadcast
Schedules
The broadcast schedules
on
the following pages are of countries
specifically broadcasting
to
North America or, if not, of countries
whose signals are often heard, though not targeting the North
American area. Because of the nature of shortwave signal propaga-
tion, not all signals can be heard throughout all of North America. A
strong signal from the middle east may
be
loud and clear
in
New York,
but barley audible in California. This
is
not unusual.
AI
'
so,
while tuning
around
in
the shortwave bands, you may encounter very good signals
from broadcasters not targeting North America at all. This may repre-
sent a period of exceptionally good conditions, resulting in reception
of broadcasts not normally heard. This can significantly add
to
the
.....
enjoyment of shortwave radio.
'oJ The broadcast schedules are divided into two major headings
BROADCAST
BY
COUNTRY and BROADCAST BY TIME. Within
each of these major sections are five categories: country, language,
time, frequency and days.
Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used.
d: Daily
f:
Friday
m-f: Monday through Friday
m-s: Monday through Saturday
sa
: Saturday
su
: Sunday
tu
: Tuesday
w:
Wednesday
we
: Weekends
How
does
one
know
which
band
to
listen
to?
See the section titled BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO THE SHORTWAVE
BANDS on page 3. Because shortwave signals depend
on
such fac-
tors as the sun, the ionosphere and the earth itself, signals cannot be
heard on all bands simultaneously. Some bands are best during the
daylight hours, and some are best at night.
What
countries
are
heard
on
shortwave
radio?
Most of the major countries of the world use shortwave transmitters.
Many of these countries deliberately direct their signals
to
North
America during part of the day. The list below shows countries which
can be easily heard year-round in North America with generally con-
sistent reliability.Australia, Austria, Canada, China-Radio Beijing,
China-Radio Taiwan, Cuba, France, Germany, Holland, Japan. Kor
ea
(Republic Of), Norway, Portugal, Spain. Switzerland, United Kingdom
(Britain), USA (Voice Of America), Russia, Vatican State.
Other countries, as
in
the following list, can be heard, bul nol with con-
sistently good signal strength throughout North America. For
these countries, the closer you are
to
the east coast, the better
reception generally tends
to
be. The further you are from the east
coast, the more you will depend upon optimal ionospheric propaga-
tion conditions and may need a good outdoor shortwave antenna for
best results.
Albania, Belgium. Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia. Egypt, Finland,
Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait. Po
la
nd.
Rumania, Sweden. Syria, Turlley, United Arab Emirates, Serbia,
Croatia.
Some countries are not directing signals to North America.Whether or
not these countries can
be
heard depends
on
signal strength, propaga-
tion conditions and your geographic location
in
North America. Their
broadcast schedules are not listed
in
this guide, with
the
exceptions of
India and Australia which are included because
of
their great popularity.
Is
the,.
English
language
programming?
Yes' Since English
is
such an important world language. most major
intemational broadcasters incorporate English programming.
Voice Of America abbreviations:
USAVOA-AFRICA Broadcasts to Africa.
USAVOA-CA-AMREP Broadcasts
to
Central America and the
American Republics.
USAVOA-EA-SEA-PAC Broadcasts to East Asia. Southeast
Asia and the Pacific.
USAVOA-EUROPE Broadcasts
to
Europe
USAVOA-ME-NA-EU Broadcasts
to
the Middle East, North
Africa and Europe.
USAVOA-SOUTH ASIA Broadcasts to South Asia.
Broadcast
Schedules
By
Time
.
Getting
The
Most
From
This
Listing
To get the most from the BROADCAST
BY
TIME listing it is important
to
understand that the times shown often represent a span
01
time
encompassing many hours, not just one hour. For example, the list
in
g
at 0200 hours for Spain on 9630 'Khz actually shows 0200-0500 hours.
If you looked at the listings lor 0300 and 0400 hours, Spain would not
show up at all, even though Spain
is
on
the air. When looking at the
BROADCAST SCHEDULES BY TIME listing, it is important
to
not only
look
at
start times. but also at the time spans of earlier start times.

Broadcast
Schedules
by
Time
Broadcast
Schedules
by
Time
......
00
Brdell
Time
0000-0025 0000-0027
0000-0030
0000-0030 0000-0030 0000-0030 0000-0030 0000-0059 0000-0100 0000-0100
0000-0100
0000-0100 0000-0100 0000-0100 0000-0100 0000-0129 0000-0130 0000-0145 0000-0145
0000-0200
0000-0200
0000-0200 0000-0200
0000-0200 0000-0350
0000-0400
0000-0400
Counlry
Llnguage
Days
Frequency
Belgium
Spanish
d
13655 13710
Czechoslovakia
English
d
7345
11685
Israel
English
d
7465
9435
Norway
English
sa
,
su
9645
USAVOA-CA-AMREP
English
d
6130
9455
Austria
German
d
9870
9875
Norway
Norwegiand
9645
11925
Canada
Spanish
9535
11940
China(Taiwan)Amoy
d
5950
China(Beijing)
Chinese
d
15130
China(Beijing)
English
d
9770
11715
Korea,South
English
d
15575
USAVOA-CA-AMREP
English
d
5995
7405
15120
15205
France French
d
5945
9790
Romania(lA)
Spanish
d
6155
9510
11940
15255
Canada
English
d
5960
9755
Australia
English
d
17880
Switzerland(CA)
E,F,G
d
9650
12035
Switzerland(CA)
E,S,I,G
d
6135
9885
Albania
Albanian
d
6120
7300
United
Arab
E.
Arabic
d
7215
9600
Spain
English
d
9630
11880
Germany
German
d
6075
6100
7275
9545
11795 13690 15350 15410
Cuba
Spanish
d
9550
Greece
Grk/Engl
d
9395
9420
Australia
English
d
17750
Australia
English
d
17630
11990
11605
11695 13730
9775
11580
9800
11670
9570
11830
"
17730
9760
11695
6115
7130
9730
11785
13780 15270
11645
Brdcsl
Time
0000-0400 0000-0500 0000-0600
0005-0200
0030-0055 0030-0059 0030-0100 0030-0100 0030-0100 0030-0100 0030-0100 0030-0125
0030-0130
0030-0230
0030-0330 0030-0630 0030-0730
0030-0800 0030-0830 0045-0200
0100-0120
0100-0125 0100-0130
0100-0130 0100-0130 0100-0130 0100-0130
0100-0150
Counlry
Language
Days
Frequency
Turkey
TurkiSh
d
9445
Russia(Moscow)
English
d
6000
7150
15425
17700
Cuba
English
d
1182
Argentina
Spanish
d
11710
Belgium
Dutch
d
13655
13710
Canada
Spanish
9535
11845
USAVOA-CA-AMREP
English
d
6130
9455
Austria
French
d
9875
13730
Czechoslovakia
French
d
5930
7345
Vatican
Portugse
d
9615
11625
Austria
Spanish
d
9870
Netherlands
English
d
6020
6165
Iran
English
d
9022 9765
United
Kingdom
English
d
9590
Egypt
Arabic
d
9900
Ecuador(HCJB)
Engl/Span
d
9745
15155
Australia
English
d
21740
Australia
English
d
21525
Australia
English
d
17715
Egypt
Spanish
d
9475
9740
Italy
English
d
9575
11800
Israel
English
d
7465
9435
Czechoslovakia
English
d
5930
7345
Norway
English
sa
.
su
9605
Austria
German
d
9870
9875
Norway
Norwegian
d
9605 9615
Romania(LA)
Portugse
d
5990
6155
11830
11940
Germany
English
d
6040
6085
9700
11810
9600
12050
21480
11940
13720
11695
11685
11835 15260
11605
t
1685
13730
9510
9570
15255
6145
9565
11865
13610
......
\0
Brdclt
Time
0100-0200 0100-0200
0100-0200
0100-0230 0100-0230 0100-0300 0100-0300
0100-0300
0100-0300 0100-0300 0100-0900 0120-0135 0130 0130-0159
0130-0159 0130-0200
0130-0200
0130-0200
0130-0200 0130-0225 0130-0230 0145 0200 0200-0225
0200-0227
0200-0230 0200-0230 0200-0230
Country
Language
Days
Frequency
13770
USAVOA-CA-AMREP
English
d
5995
6130
9455
11580
Germany
German
d
9640
11735
France
Spanish
d
9800
11670
Hungary
Hungarian
d
6025
9835
Vatican
Spanish
d
9615
11625
China(Taiwan)
Cantonese
d
5950
USAVOA-EA-SEA-PAC
English
d
7115 7205
15250 17735
USAVOA-SOUTH
ASIA
English
d
7115 7205
15250
17735
Hungary
Hungarian
su
6025
9835
Japan
Jpn/Engl
d
5960
Australia
English
d
21775
Italy
French
9575
11800
Sweden
Spanish
d
9695
11705
Canada
French
d
5960
9755
Canada
Spanish
9535
11845
Austria
English
d
9875
13730
Romania
Romanian
d
6155
9510
11940
Austria
Spanish
d
9870
Yugoslavia
Yugoslavian
d
9555
Netherlands
Dutch
d
6020
6165
Iran
Spanish
d
9022 9765
Sweden
French
d
9695
11705
Sweden
English
d
9695
11705
Israel
English
d
7465
9435
Czechoslovakia
Spanish
d
5930
7345
Norway
English
sa,
su
9605
USAVOA-CA-AMREP
English
d
5995
7405
15120
15205
Austria
German
d
9870 9875
15105
7405
9775
15120
15205
11910
9740
11705
21550
9740
11705
21550
11910
11940 13720
9570
11830
9895
153t5
15260 11605
1168511990
9775
11580
13730
Broadcast
Schedules
by
Time
Brdcst
Time
Country
Language
Days
Frequency
0400-0430
Czechoslovakia
English
d
5930
7345
0400-0430
Romania
English
d
5990
6155
11830
11940
0400-0430
Norway
Norwegiand
9650
11865
0400-0500
Bulgaria
Bulgarian
d
5915 5975 9700
0400-0500
China(Beijing)
Chinese
d
9770
11715
0400-0500
China(Beijing)
English
d
11685 11695
0400-0500
Turkey
English
d
9445
0400-0500
USAVOA-ME-NA-EU
English
d
5995
6040
7200
0400-0500
China(Taiwan)
Mandarin
d
5950
9680
0400-0500
China(Taiwan)
Spanish
d
11740
0400-0545
Switzerland(WC)
E,F,G
d
9885
13635
0400
-
0545
Switzerland(WC)
E,F,I,G
d
6135
12035
0400-0600
Germany
German
d
6075
6085
9545
9700
11950 13780
0400-0615
Bulgana
English
d
11765
11720
0400-0700
Australia
English
d
17880
0400-0700
Japan
JpnlEngl
d
17825
0415-0430
Israel
French
d
11588
0430-0500
Israel
Hebrew
d
11588
0430-0525
Netherlands
Spanish
d
6165
9590
0430-0600
USAVOA-AFRICA
English
d
6035
7405
17715
21600
0455-0552
Spain
English
d
9630
0500-0530
Austria
German
d
6015
0500-0550
Germany
English
d
5960
6130
0500-0600
11705 11925
China(Taiwan)
Cantonese
d
9680
0500-0600
China(Beijing)
English
d
11840
11685
9510 9570
11735
7170
6140
7170
9715
6100
6115
9735
11810
15510 15160
957515115
9515 9670
13610 13790

Bnlesl
Time
Counby
Languigi
DIp
Frequency
Broadcast
Schedules
by
Time
0500-0600
USAVOA-ME-NA-EU
Brdesl
Time
Counlry
Language
Dap
Frequency
N
0
0500-0700 0500-0700 0500-0815
0500-0900
0500-1420 0515-0950
0530-0600
0530-0625 0530-0900 0600-0630 0600-0700 0600-0700
0600-0700 0600-0800 0630-0700
0630-0900 0700-0800 0700-0800 0700-0800
0700-0900
0700·0900
0800-0900 0800-1000
English
d
China(Taiwan)
Cantonese
d
Australia
English
d
United
Kingdom
English
d
Russia(Moscow)
English
d
Jordan
English
d
Israel
Hebrew
d
Austria
English
d
Netherlands
Dutch
d
Russia(Moscow)
English
d
Austria
German
d
Korea,South
English
'd
USAVOA-AFRICA
English
d
USAVOA
-
ME-NA-EU
English
d
Cuba
English
d
Austria
English
d
Russia(Moscow)
English
d
China(Taiwan)
English
d
Korea,South
Korean
d
China(Taiwan)Vietnmse
d
Australia
English
d
Australia
English
d
China(Taiwan)
Amoy
d
USAVOA
-
EUROPE
English
d
6040
7200
11825
5950
17670
9640
9505
13655 17545
6015 6165
7270
6015
11810
6035
9575
5995
6140
11825 11835
6015
5905
5950
11810 15345
17750
17630
5950
11735
21570
6060 9670
15205
12050 17690
9715
15170
6125
15115
6040
7170
15205
15170
15160
6140
7170
9700
9715
15180
15425
.
'"
~
'"
7405
9530
17715
6060
6110
7325
11805
15195
21455
1300-1355 1300-1355 1300-1530 1300-1555
1300-1600
1300-2100
1330
1330-1350
1350-1415
1400
1400-1425
1400-1430
1400-1455 1400-1500 1400-1500 1400-1530 1400-1530 1400-1600 1400-1600
1400-1630
1400-1655
1400-1700
1400-1700
1415
1415-1430
1430 1430-1455
1430-1455
1430-1615
1430-1800 1430-2100
Belgium
Dulch
d
21810
Poland
English
d
6135
Auslralia
English
d
11800
Bulgaria
Bulgarian
d
9700
France
French
d
21635
Portugal
Portugse
sa,
su
15285
Sweden
Swedish
d
17870
Finland
English
m-f
15400
Finland
Finnish
m-f
15400
Sweden
French
d
17870
Belgium
Dutch
d
21810
Norway
Norwegiand
17790
Finland
English
sa,
su
15400
USAVOA-EA-SEA-PAC
English
d
6110
USAVOA-ME-NA-EU
English
d
15205
USAVOA-EA-SEA-PAC
English
d
6110
15395
USAVOA-SOUTH
ASIA
English
d
61101
15395
China(Beijing)
English
d
7405
Japan
English
d
11865
Jordan
English
d
9560
Bulgaria
Bulgarian
d
11700
Canada
English
su
11955
Canada
French
d
11855
Sweden
Spanish
d
17870
Finland
Dutch
m-f
15400
Sweden
Swedish
d
21500
Finland
English
m-f
15400
Belgium
French
d
21810
United
Kingdom
English
d
17840
Australia
Engl
i
sh
d
12000
Australia
English
d
6060
7145
15310
21500
21550
21550 21500
21705
21550
9760
7125 7125
11720 17820
11955
21500 21550 21550
13755
952511815
17780
15160
15425
9645 9760
9645
9760
1,
1860
17820
15170
Brdcsl
Time
Country
Language
DlYs
Frequency
Broadcast
Schedules
by
Time
1455 1500 1500-1530 1500-1530
1500-1550
1500-1555
Finland
Sweden
Norway Norway
Greece
Poland
LatinNews
sa.
su
15400
English
d
17870
English
sa,
su
11870
Norwegiand
11780
GrlVEngl
d
11645
Polish
d
9525
21550 21500
15550
7285
17525
Brdesl
Time
1700-1730
1700-1800
1715-1730
Country
Language
Days
Israel
Yiddish
d
USAVOA-ME-NA-EU
English
d
Israel
French
d
F.
requency
9435
11605
6040
9700
11587 11675
9760
15205
15590
1500-1600 1500-1745 1530-1800
USAVOA-ME-NA-EU
English
United
Kingdom
English
USAVOA-EA-SEA-PAC
15205
sa,
su
15260
11775
. , '
1800
1800
1800
1800-1830
1800-1855
Brazil
Philrpines
Brazil
Norway
Poland
English
d
English
d
Portugse
d
Norwegiand English
d
15265 15190
17755
17760
7145
10
Europe
17840
21580
to
North
Alr
i
ca
9525
English
6110
15395
7125
9645 9760
1800-1900
USAVOA-ME-NA-EU
English
d
6040
9700
9760
15205
1530-1800
USAVOA-SOUTH
ASIA
English
6110
7125
9645
9760
1800-1900
1800-2100
Japan
Australia
Japanese
English
d d
15195
9505
9860
11880
1600-1625
Israel
Yiddish
15395
9435
11587 11605
15640
1800-2300
IraQ(to
Europe)
English
d
11740
17590
1830-1930
India(N
.
Africa)
N
......
1600-1630 1600-1655 1600-1730
USAVOA
-
ME-NA-EU
English
Poland
English
USAVOA-AFRICA
d d
9700
7285
15205
9525
11840
1830
-
2000
1845-1945
Engl(N
.
Atrica)
Bulgaria
English
d
India(to
Europe)
9950
6035
11720
11860
15160
11735
9700
15370
English
d
9575
17800
11920
21625
15410 15580
1900-1930
Israel
English
English
d d
7412
11587 11620
11675
15640
17575
1600-1930
1600-2000
Japan
Jpn/Engl
USAVOA-AFRICA
d
11865
1900-1945 1900-2000
Bulgaria
Bulgarian
USAVOA-EA-SEA-PAC
d
6070
English
d
9575
11920
1541015580
English
d
9525
11870
15180
17800
21625
1900-2100
USAVOA-ME-NA-EU
1600-2100
Australia
English
d
13605
English
6040
9700 9760
11710
1600'2100
1611-1630
1625-1645
1630 1630-1700
1630-1725
1630-1725
1700-
I
715
1700-1730
Australia
English
d
Norway
Norwegiand
Israel
Heb(easy)
d
Brazil
Portugse
d
USAVOA-ME-NA-EU
English
d
Netherlands
Dutch
d
Poland
Polish
d
Israel
English
d
Norway
Norwegiand
11910
15360
11587
15265
6180
15205
17605
9540
11587 17760
17590
to
Europe
9700 9760
11710
15245
6135
11675 15590
1930
1930-1955 1930-2025 1930-2245 1930-2330
2(1()0-0730 2000
-
2030
2000-2100
Brazil
German
Israel
French
Poland
Polish
Spain
Spanish
Spain
Spanish
United
Ki
ngdom
English
Bu
l
garia
Bulgarian
Japan
Japanese
d d d d d
d
d
d
15205 15265
11587
7270
'
17870
15110
5975
11870
17825
to
Germany
11675
15640
17575
6135
15385

Bnlcst
Time
Country
language
Days
Frequency
2000-2200
USAVOA-AFRICA
English
d
15410
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY ...
Please refer to the National Weather Service Booklet
provided for you with this radio . It will give you the
broadcast frequencies you need in order to use and
operate the weather band in case of an emergency.
Keep the radio, booklets and accessories in the box for
quick and easy future reference.
Thank you jar purchasing our radio.