DX-396 AM/SW/FM Stereo PLL Portable Receiver
(200-0226)                 Features                   Faxback Doc. # 58673

Your lightweight and compact RadioShack DX-396 AM/SW/FM-Stereo PLL 
Portable Receiver lets you choose from a wide variety of broadcasts on FM, 
AM, and SW (Shortwave) bands.  The 12 international SW bands let you tune 
in to the news and other programs from such sources as the British 
Broadcasting Company, Radio Cairo, and Radio Moscow, bringing the voices 
of the world to you.

Its features included:

              Dual Clock - has a primary clock, which you can set to your
                           local time, and a secondary clock, which you
                           can set for another time zone.

 Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) - ensures accurate tuning.
    Synthesized Receiver 

    Direct-Access Tuning - directly tunes to the desired frequency when
                           you enter the frequency on the keypad.

    Large, Fast-Response - shows the band, frequency, wave length (for
                 Display   SW), memory, battery, time and other indicators

           Memory Tuning - stores up to 30 frequencies in memory (10
                           frequencies in each band) so you can easily
                           tune to your favorite stations.

        DX/Local Control - helps to reduce distortion of broadcasts.

            Tone Control - lets you set the receiver to accentuate high or
                           low frequency sounds.

           Search Tuning - searches up or down the band for the next
                           available station.

             Memory Scan - scans the stored frequencies in each band's
                           memory.

    LED Tuning Indicator - lights when the receiver tunes to a signal.

  Shortwave Quick Select - allows you quick access to any of the 12
                           shortwave broadcast bands.

                Key Lock - prevents you from accidentally turning the
                           receiver on or off, changing the band or
                           frequency, or changing other front-panel
                           controls.

                   Alarm - sounds a buzzer or turns on the radio at a set
                           time.

             Sleep Timer - plays the radio for 90, 60, 30, or 15 minutes,
                           then automatically turns it off.

          Headphone Jack - lets you connect optional stereo headphones so
                           you can listen privately and hear FM broadcasts
                           in stereo.

     Three Power Options - lets you power the receiver with internal
                           batteries (not supplied), standard household AC
                           power (using an optional AC adapter), or DC
                           vehicle battery power (using an optional DC
                           adapter).

           Memory Backup - keeps the programmed stations in your
                           receiver's memory for about 30 seconds without
                           batteries.

   Frequency Step Switch - lets you set the correct frequency step for
                           different countries.

    12H/24H Clock Switch - lets you select a 12- or 24-hour time display.

           Folding Stand - securely positions the receiver at an angle.

Because this product is so versatile, please take a few moments to review 
this Owner's Manual before you operate your receiver.

(EB 2/21/00)

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