Eton G5 User Manual

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1819DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY (9)Use this method when the desired frequency of a radio station isknown. AM and SW frequencies are entered in kilohertz (K

G5 AUTO-TUNING CHART2120G5 SHORTWAVE COVERAGE AND TUNING SUGGESTIONSThe G5 has continuous frequency coverage from 150 to 29999 kilo-hertz (kHz). This

2223USING THE G5’S SSB (SINGLE SIDE BAND) FEATURE (8)SSB enables listening to shortwave signals using the single-sidebandmode. This mode is used for a

2425TIME ZONE ABBREVIATION LISTANC-Anchorage HNL-HonoluluBEG-Beijing JED-JeddahBKK-Bangkok KHI-KashiCAI-Cairo LAX-Los AngelesCCS-Caracas LON-LondonCHI

26273. Press the PAGE/TIME button (4).4. Use the tuning knob to set the minutes.5. Press the PAGE/TIME button.6. Use the tuning knob to set the wake-u

2. Use the   buttons to select the desired memory page.3. Press the EDIT button (7) until ‘_’ appears in the display (about 3seconds).4. Use the tun

30313. While holding down the ERASE button (15), press the F1-7 buttonthat you wish to erase. Note that the box surrounding the memorylocation disappe

3314 REAR FOLDING STAND (19)G5 OPERATION MANUAL32Note the wide/narrow diagram in the display (36).AM/FM – The MUSIC/WIDE position creates a ‘brighter’

34SW BANDS, SSB AND OTHER SHORTWAVE HELPNEED HELP? CONTACT US.Eton Corporation1015 Corporation WayPalo Alto, CA 94030USAU.S. States: 1-800-872-2228Can

36SIMPLIFIED SHORTWAVE BAND CHARTThe table below shows the bands used for shortwave broadcasting.For more detailed band information enter ‘shortwave b

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38GETTING CLOSE TO A WINDOWGetting close to a window may substantially improve reception.Shortwave signals penetrate single-level wood frame buildings

40MARITIME SW FREQUENCY RANGES (USUALLY USB)4063-4438 18780-189006200-6525 19680-198008195-8815 22000-2272012230-13200 25070-2511016360-17410SHORTWAVE

42RESET PROCEDUREPerform a reset if the solutions outlined below don’t resolve the issue.The RESET button (3) is the small hole on the front right of

44You may contact Eton Corporation Service Department for additionalinformation or assistance by calling toll-free Monday through Friday,8:30am -4:00p

46not allow the exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequentialdamages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you.This warran

w w w . e t o n c o r p . c o metón CorporationCorporate Headquarters1015 Corporation WayPalo Alto, California 94303 USAtel +1 650-903-3866tel +1 800-

45• AC adapter• Stereo earphones• External wire antenna• Carrying pouch• Carrying strap (attached)• Owner’s manualNOTE: In the instructions below, num

673 DIAGRAMSG5 OPERATION MANUALPOWER / SLEEPHOLDRESETPAGE/TIMEVOL+/VOL-AUTO SCANEDIT/BACKLIGHT SWITCHMONO/STEREO/SSB INDICATOR0-9 NUMBER BUTTONMETER B

89INSTALLING BATTERIESThe hinged battery compartment (17) is located on the back of theG5. To open it, apply thumb pressure to the ribbed, down pointi

1011IMPORTANT AC ADAPTER/CHARGER INFORMATIONAND PRECAUTIONSIt is normal for the AC adapter/charger to feel warm during use.When the AC adapter/charger

1213BATTERY CHARGING NOTES AND CAUTIONS• Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries!• The G5 can be played while charging.• Alarm settings a

14152. Within 3 seconds, use the tuning knob (40) to select the sleep time(in minutes) of your choice.3. Within 3 seconds, press the PAGE/TIME button

When listening to FM or shortwave, fully extend the telescopic antenna(44). It need not be extended when listening to AM stations (the AMantenna is lo