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USING THE G5’S SSB (SINGLE SIDE BAND) FEATURE (8)
SSB enables listening to shortwave signals using the single-sideband
mode.This mode is used for a variety of signals including amateur
radio and other two-way communications, Morse code, weather-fax
transmissions and other encoded signals often referred to as ‘utility’
signals.To use SSB, turn on the SSB circuit by pressing the SSB but-
ton. Note that SSB appears in the display (31). Tune to the shortwave
frequency of your choice. Use the tuning knob to coarse-tune the
SSB signal, then fine-tune with the –FINE+ knob (42). This SSB circuit
allows tuning of both upper and lower sideband signals. For best SSB
signal clarity, placing the DX/LOCAL switch in the LOCAL position
may be desirable.
SSB NOTE: If you’re new to SSB, see the SSB chart in the LISTENING
TO SHORTWAVE section, later in this manual.
SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR (37)
The signal strength indicator (37) shows relative strength of AM and
SW signals.When signal strengths are somewhat weak, it is normal
for the indicator’s level to fluctuate.The indicator is not functional
with FM signals.
NOTE:Turn off the G5 to set clock and alarm functions. Setting clock
and alarm features require that you work fast between steps. If you
don’t, the set mode will automatically exit. If this occurs, start over.
Carefully read through the procedure first.
SETTING THE CLOCK
The G5’s clock is a 24-hour format clock. For example, midnight is
00:00 hours; 6 am is 06:00 hours; 1 pm is 13:00 hours and 11 pm is
23:00 hours. Before setting the clock, select and activate your home
time zone, then set the clock.
To select and activate your time zone:
(Use this same procedure to change your time zone when traveling).
1. Quick, short press of TIME ZONE button (13). ‘Tzone’ appears in
the display.
2. Use the tuning knob to select your home time zone (see time zone
abbreviation list below).
3. Long, 3 second press of TIME ZONE button. ‘Tzone disappears from
the display.
BASIC RADIO OPERATION continued
6 CLOCK AND ALARM FEATURES
G5 OPERATION MANUAL