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SWL -Newbies- Using Your "Kaito" AM FM Shortwave Radio for the FirstTime
On Apr 14, 7:17*am, Hacienda de Ville ferrante276-
wrote: Hi, * I certainly appreciate everything all of you are suggesting. I started playing with my Kaito KA11 hoping that I could try and get some things as I do like the size of it. Today, I am going to take it out as see if I get AM on the outside. If not, something is definitely wrong with this radio. * When I scan the SW bands, I am disappointed as I get nothing except two different broadcasts, both religious. I was hoping to get the BBC and other things. Apparently that is not to be, at least not in my apartment. I will try outside and see what happens and post later what I found out. * On some of the models you guys recommended, I saw different SW bands covered. This radio has coverage of 5.80-18.10. Is that good or should I try and get one that covers the whole spectrum. With what this covers, should I be getting more than I am and does the BBC fall within this range. * Again, please know I sincerely appreciate the help you are giving me and thank you for allowing me to ask what may appear to some as stupid questions. * Haci HdV, SWL -Newbies- Using Your "Kaito" AM FM Shortwave Radio for the First Time First - Take the Radio and the Owner's Manual out and sit down and Handle the Radio along with Reading the Manual. -Tip- Insert the Batteries into the Radio. Kaito KA11 Digital AM FM Shortwave Radio http://www.kaitousa.com/KA11.htm http://www.radiointel.com/review-kaitoka11.htm http://www.universal-radio.com/CATAL...able/0011.html Kaito KA11 AM FM SW Radio Controls http://www.universal-radio.com/CATAL...e/0011cont.jpg Kaito KA11 AM FM SW Radio Specifications http://www.universal-radio.com/CATAL.../0011spec.html OK so when you take your Radio 'outside' : 1 - Make sure that the "DX/Local" Switch is in the DX position. http://www.universal-radio.com/CATAL...e/0011side.jpg 2 - For FM Band Radio reception Extend the Radio's Whip Antenna fully Straight-Up. 3 - For AM/MW Band Radio reception the Radio uses it's built-in AM/MW Ferrite Rod Antenna : * Collapse the Radio's Whip Antenna. * Rotate the Radio around for the Best reception of each Radio Station Peaking and Nulling the signal. 4 - For Shortwave Radio reception use : http://www.universal-radio.com/CATAL...e/0011side.jpg * Outdoor Antenna Socket and plug-in the * Soft-Wire or Reel Antenna**; and extend the Antenna Wire Up and Away from the Radio into the Air. http://www.kaitousa.com/radioimages/KA11F.jpg http://www.universal-radio.com/CATAL...le/0011sys.jpg For Day-Time Shortwave Listening with the Kaito KA11 AM FM SW Radio try : 25m Shortwave Band : 11,500 - 12,200 kHz 22m Shortwave Band : 13,510 - 13,900 kHz 19m Shortwave Band : 15,000 - 15,700 kHz For Night-Time Shortwave Listening with the Kaito KA11 AM FM SW Radio try : 49m Shortwave Band : 5,800 - 6,400 kHz 41m Shortwave Band : 6,900 - 7,400 kHz 31m Shortwave Band : 9,100 - 9,990 kHz ** 23 Foot Reel {Roll-Up} Shortwave Antenna http://www.kaitousa.com/Antenna.htm http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/sw_ant/3184.html |
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