In article ,
"Frank103" wrote:

I bought an Eton 1 from Circuit city as a Christmas gift and it was
delivered yesterday. I took it out of the box to check it out. I live in the
Las Vegas area which has about 15 AM stations and 25 FM stations. The Eton 1
could barely bring in about one-half of those stations. Just incredibly poor
reception. The whip antenna made very little difference when it was
extended. I don't have an outside antenna; it was just plug and play - and
it didn't pick-up that much to play. I mean here's a worldband radio that
can't get stations 30 miles or less away. Am I missing something? Thanks in
advance.

Make sure that the antenna switch is set to internal and the pre-amp is
turned on. An indicator "DX" will appear on the display if the amp is on.

--
Telamon
Ventura, California

On Dec 19, 7:51 pm, Telamon
wrote:
In article ,

"Frank103" wrote:
I bought an Eton 1 from Circuit city as a Christmas gift and it was
delivered yesterday. I took it out of the box to check it out. I live in the
Las Vegas area which has about 15 AM stations and 25 FM stations. The Eton 1
could barely bring in about one-half of those stations. Just incredibly poor
reception. The whip antenna made very little difference when it was
extended. I don't have an outside antenna; it was just plug and play - and
it didn't pick-up that much to play. I mean here's a worldband radio that
can't get stations 30 miles or less away. Am I missing something? Thanks in
advance.
-
- Make sure that the antenna switch is set to internal
- and the pre-amp is turned on. An indicator "DX" will
- appear on the display if the amp is on.
-
- --
- Telamon
- Ventura, California

Telamon,

That is correct. On the Left-Side of the Eton E1 Radio
there are actually two separate Antenna Switches :
* Antenna - HF for LW, AM/MW and Shortwave (HF)
- This Switch is pushed-up for "Internal" which leaves
a small gap at the bottom next to "External"
* Antenna - FM for the FM Radio Band
- This Switch is pushed-up for "Internal" which leaves
a small gap at the bottom next to "External"

# 1 - Batteries / Power :
Check to see that you installed all the "D" Batteries
correctly. A full set of 'new' Alkaline "D" Batteries
are recommended.
-Battery Test- Turn the Radio "On" {Power On} and wait
about 10 Seconds. You should see the "Signal" Meter
reading the Signal Level of what ever the Radio is
picking-up. Now press the "Light" Button on top of the
Radio. You should see the "Signal" Meter become the
"Battery" Meter with "Empty" on the Left and "Full" on
the Right. You should have 21+ Bars for a new set of
Alkaline Batteries and at least 18+ Bars for a fully
charged set of NiMH "D" Batteries. -IF- You do not see
these Numbers : Test Each of your Batteries.

2 - Getting To Know Your Radio With The Owner's Manual :
Take the Radio and the Owner's Manual out-side away
from your House and other structures -or- go to a Park;
the Beach etc.
-Note- A nice comfortable Plastic Chair and Wooden TV
Tray/Table makes this a more relaxing experience.
* Put the Radio on the Wooden TV Tray/Table.
* Put yourself in the Chair.
* Open and start reading the Radio's Owner's Manual.
* Fully Extend the Whip Antenna and Turn-On the Radio.
* Now begin Getting-to-Know your Radio.

Remember - The Owner's Manual : IT'S IN THERE !

# 3 - Eton Customer Support - HELP !
Hello - New Eton E1 Radio Owner's
Eton Corp {Grundig USA} Customer Support
? HOW CAN WE HELP YOU ?
http://www.etoncorp.com/CustomerSupport

Eton Corp {Grundig USA} Customer Support
"Help" OnLine WebForm
HELP - http://www.etoncorp.com/help

Eton Corp {Grundig USA} Customer Support
"Warranty Repair" OnLine WebForm
REPAIR - http://www.etoncorp.com/warrantyrepair

CALL* - Eton Corp Customer Support Department
US Toll-Free # 1-800-872-2228
Canada Toll-Free # 1-800-637-1648
* You Need a Return Authorization (RA) Number
to start the Repair/Return/Replacement Process.


yes it is that simple - e1'ing you all ~ RHF