On Jun 18, 8:30 am, 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?

Thanks

Bob,

WWV Broadcasts in Double-Side-Band (DSB)
on 5000 kHz, 10000 kHz, and 15000 kHz.
WWV = http://tf.nist.gov/stations/wwv.html

Tune to them on AM and get your best Signal.

Now leave the Main Tuning Dial alone and Switch
the Radio to SSB.

Try Tuning using the BFO or Fine-Tuning Knob for
both Side-Bands : Upper USB) and Lower (LSB).

hope this helps - iane ~ RHF