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March 30th 04, 10:43 PM

wrote in message ink.net...
One thing many Satellit 700 users don't know about is that the receiver
already has a tunable preselector. One of the worst things about the
Satellit 700 is the English language translation of the user's manual, which
does not mention or explain the preselector feature.

Tune to a specific frequency, preferrably one you know is not one of the
stronger signals you can catch at your location. Next, press the
stereo/mono button and hold it in. While holding that button in, rotate the
tuning knob. You notice the strength of the received signal getting
stronger or weaker as you trun that tuning knob. When you have peaked the
strength of the signal to its maximum, stop turning the knob and release the
stereo/mono button.
Also, make sure the DX/Local switch is in the DX position for best reception
of weaker signals.

Hey Brent, you're absolutely right. The preselector function of the
Sat 700 is one of its greatest unsung features. I would only add that
for best success one should switch to the narrow filter before
engaging the preselector. At least to my ears, going to the narrow
filter first casts the improvement in the signal in starker relief.
Once you have optimized the signal switch back to the wide filter.

Regards,

Grumpus