In article .com,
Bob wrote:

Hello,

I am new to SW and have recently purchased a ka1103 radio. It seems
to work very well, but I have trouble with SSB. I live in NY and I
don't seem to be able to pick up SSB. I am trying some of the The
SSB USB (AFRTS) frequencies listed in the SW schedule from a
magazine. I tune to the frequency, switch to SSB and then try to fine
tune into a broadcast. I just can't seem to pick anything up. Could
it be the radio or isn't there a strong enough signal? How can I
determoine the reason?

Yes it is tricker to get an SSB signal as you need to be tuned to the
right frequency and adjust the BFO to get a good sounding signal.

Use Doug Smith W9WI reply for Ham signals to go after. The hams transmit
anywhere in the band not just every 5 KHz. Use the fine tung control for
at least 1 KHz increments, then the fine tuning BFO control to get the
ham sounding right.

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Telamon
Ventura, California