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Guide to Shortwave Radios
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 Shortwave Radio FAQ

General Shortwave Radio Questions

What are birdies?
I am getting interference with my signal; what could be causing it?
My radio cannot get some AM stations; why?
How do I improve low frequency reception between 150 and 340 MHz?

Questions on Specific Shortwave Radios

120-0830 Grundig Mini 100 PE AM/FM/Shortwave Radio
  - What is the frequency range of this radio?
  - Is there additional information available on-line?
200-0204 DX-300 Radio
  - What is the frequency range on each band?
  - Is there an on-line user's manual?
200-0212 DX-375 Radio
  - How do I connect an external antenna?
  - What speakers can I use with this radio?
  - What adapter (DC and AC) can I use for this radio
  - Is there an on-line user's manual?
200-0214 DX-390 Radio
  - What adapter can I use for this radio?
  - What is the sensitivity difference between the DX-290 and DX-398?
  - Is there an on-line user's manual?
200-0219 DX-392 Radio
  - What is the plug size on the power adapter?
  - How do I connect the shortwave antenna kit (Cat. No. 278-758) to this radio?
  - How do I turn the alarm off?
  - The instructions say to ground the receiver but there is no ground screw on this unit.
  - How do I turn off the beep when changing frequencies?
  - The AM external antenna is not working when it is plugged in.
  - Is there an on-line user's manual?
200-0221 DX-440 Radio
  - How do I change the time format from 24 hour to 12 hour format?
  - Is there an on-line user's manual?
200-0224 DX-394 Radio
  - When tuning down from 28 MHz, why does this radio skip down to 26 MHz (skipping over 27 MHz)?
  - Is it normal for the frequency to be off a bit? For example, 5696 comes in on about 5695.
  - Is there any difference between the original, A and B versions of this radio?
  - Is there an on-line user's manual?
200-0225 DX-395 Radio
  - Does this radio have a lock feature?
  - Is there an on-line user's manual?
200-0227 DX-397 Radio
  - Is this a digitally-tuned radio?
  - Is there an on-line user's manual?
200-0228 DX-398 Radio
  - In manual tuning, why do I have to turn the knob a lot to change the frequency in the lower sideband?
  - How do I set priority on a shortwave station?
  - What are the holes on the bottom for? What are the Reset/Data In A/Data In B hole(s) for?
  - Is there a data interface cable and how do I get one?
  - What is the shortwave step rate on this radio?
  - What is the sensitivity difference between the DX-290 and DX-398?
  - Is there an on-line user's manual?
200-0231 Grundig SW1/SW2/FM/AM Emergency Radio
  - What is the frequency range of this radio?
  - How long should the crank be turned for in order to get about an hour of listening time?
  - If my batteries are drained, can I still use the radio by turning the crank?
  - Is there additional information available on-line?
200-0232 Grundig Yacht Boy 300 AM/FM/SW Radio
  - What is the frequency range of this radio?
  - Is there additional information available on-line?
200-0233 Grundig G2000A Compact Digital AM/FM/SW Radio
  - What is the frequency range of this radio?
  - Is there additional information available on-line?
200-0234 Yacht Boy 400 Grundig Short-Wave/AM-FM Portable Radio
  - What is the frequency range of this radio?
  - My radio keeps turning on by itself and then turns off after 30 minutes. How can I stop it?
  - How do I set the radio to show the afternoon time in the same format as the morning time?
  - Is there additional information available on-line?

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