Sangean Ats909 Shortwave Radio Owners Manual

							Simply pressing one button.  To program the Direct button recall your favorite station, press MEMO
button (16) [M] and then press PRIORITY button (13) [         ].
ALARM FUNCTIONThe ATS-909 has three timer circuits as indicated by TIMER button (6) [1] [2] [3]. The alarm function
may be set with the power on or off. To set the alarm tune to the station you would like to be awaken to.
Press MEMO button [16]. Press one of the three timer buttons (6) [1] [2] [3]. The timer and button
number will flash in the LCD display along with the icon indicating radio or buzzer for approximately 12
seconds. Select radio or buzzer by pressing MODE button (7).  While flashing continues set time oralarm to come on using the numerical keys (19) on the key pad. When complete press ENTER key (17).
Repeat steps for other timers.
In addition to being able to set 3 different wake up times it is possible to set each wake up time to a
different frequency.
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER (AUTO SHUT-OFF)
The sleep timer allows the user to set the auto-shut off in 10 minutes decrements from 90 minutes to 10
minutes. To set auto shut-off press POWER/SLEEP button [1] and hold down. The display will show a
bed symbol and a series of switch off times descending in time as long as the POWER/SLEEP button is
depressed. Release button when shut off time desired is reached. Radio will remain on for selected
length of time.
RDS FUNCTIONThe ATS-909  incorporates circuitry to receive FM stations transmitting an RDS (Radio Data System)
signal. When receiving an RDS station the display will show the station call letters and if the RDS
station is also transmitting a CT function (clock time) it will automatically correct the time every minute. It
is important to make sure that the Home Time (as described under SETTING THE CLOCK (REAL
TIME) is set correctly. In addition if your time zone is operating under Daylight Savings Time make sure
the DST (Daylight Savings Time) button [2] is depressed. For the time function to operate the following
conditions must exist:  a:  TIME SET switch button (32) must be set in the AUTO position.
  b:  Radio must be on.  c:  Radio must be tuned to an FM station transmitting RDS CT function.
SINGLE SIDE BAND (SSB) RECEPTIONSSB is very popular among ham and business radio users because of its signal intelligibility superiority.
Many amateurs who operate SSB and transmit below 10 MH    generally use the lower side band (LSB)while amateur and commercial stations transmitting above 10 MH    generally use the USB. Your ATS-
909 is equipped to receive all USB and LSB transmissions. To receive SSB stations:
    1]  Turn the set on.
    2]  Extend  the  telescoping antenna full length and position upright or use external antenna.
    3]  Set the  RF  Gain Control [25] to maximum.
    4]  Select the SW band as described in SELECTING A SW BAND
    5]  If frequency of SSB station sought is known enter the frequency in accordance with earlier 
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							Instructions.
6]  You may also scan the band for SSB stations by slowly rotating the Rotary Tuning Knob [31]
      through the selected band, tuning for the best intelligibility and watching for deflections on
      the Signal Strength Indicator [k] in the display. (SSB transmit with a suppressed carrier
      meaning the Signal Strength Indicator [k] in the display will fluctuate only when there is a 
      voice transmission and not during pauses in voice transmission.
7]  As soon as you have located a SSB station (you will not be able to understand the speech)
      switch to SSB reception by depressing the MODE button [7]. Continued pressing of the
      MODE button [7] will alternate between USB and LSB. Try LSB for frequencies below 10
      MHz  or USB for frequencies above 10 MHz .
8]  After tuning for maximum intelligibility switch MANUAL TUNING/STEP switch [5] to Slow
      position and readjust Rotary Tuning Knob [31] for maximum intelligibility.
SWITCH SETTINGSAM NARROW/WIDE(Switch 33)
For normal operation it is suggested that this switch be used in the wide position. If occasion arises
where a near-by station interferes with the station being listened to the AM Narrow/Wide switch should
be put into the narrow position.
STEREO RECEPTIONThe ATS-909 is designed to receive FM stereo broadcasts with headphones connected to the stereo
headphone jack [29]. Switch 33 FM STEREO/MONO must be placed in the stereo position. Stereo icon
will appear in LCD display if headphones are connected.
VOLUME CONTROLTo adjust the volume control [34] to a comfortable postion. Make sure that control is set to 
an adequate level when radio is set for waking up.
OPERATING LOCK (BUTTON 9)[        ]
The operating lock prevents unintentional altering of any of the functions once set or accidently turning
off the radio. Once set the ON/OFF switch and all tuning options become unalterable and can not be
reactivated until the lock switch is turned off. It is a good policy to turn on the lock switch when
transporting the radio as it will prevent the radio from being turned on accidently while in a bag or
suitcase. To turn the lock switch on press switch (9) [       ]. When the lock switch is the ON position a lock
symbol [       ] will appear in the display. To unlock radio press switch (9) [       ] again. This will unlock the
radio and remove the lock symbol from the display.
AERIALSThe ATS-909 comes equipped with a integrated ferrite antenna built into the radio that should provide
more then adequate reception for the MW and LW bands. For FM and SW reception it is advised that
the telescoping antenna be extended and adjusted in length and direction for maximum results.11 
						

							ANT-60 PORTABLE SW ANTENNA
Included with the ATS-909 is the Sangean ANT-60 Portable SW Antenna. The antenna is plugged into
jack (26) labeled EXT AM ANT. When fully extended this antenna should improve SW reception. For
maximum performance this antenna should be placed as high as possible above the ground and in an
unobstructed area if possible.
MW STEP (36)This switch should be set for 10 kHz when listening to radio stations in the United States and Canada. In
many countries overseas it may be necessary to switch to 9kHz to receive local broadcasting stations at
the correct frequency.
RESET SWITCHThe Reset Swith (14) situated at the bottom of the receiver case will reset the Time and Microprocessor
only. All memory presets will remain intact. Reprogram time in accordance to earlier instructions.
LCD DISPLAY LIGHTSwitch (3) [        ] is used to illuminate the display when it becomes too dark to see the display. The light
will remain on approximately 12 seconds after initiated or will extinguish should any other function be
activated.
If an AC adapter is being used the LCD display will be illuminated continuously while the radio is in
operation.
TECHNICAL DATAWAVEBANDS     FREQUENCYFM(VHF)             87.5-108 MHzMW                       520-1710 kHzLW                        153-519 kHzSW (Short Wave)    1.711-29.999MHzSHORT WAVE BAND                                     FREQUENCY (MHz)120M                                                           2.300-2.49590 M                                                            3.200-3.40075 M                                                            3.900-4.00060M                                                            4.750-5.06012 
						

							49M                                                             5.900-6.20041M                                                             7.100-7.35031M                                                             9.400-9.99021M                                                             13.500 13.87019M                                                              15.100 -15.80025M                                                             11.600-12.10016M                                                              17.480-17.90015M                                                              18.900-19.02011M                                                             25.600-26.10013M                                                             21.450-21.750BATTERIES
4x1.5 Volt (AA)
External Power Supply: 6.0VDC/300mA/Negative Polarity Center
Dimensions in inches: (WxHxD): 8 1/4x5.0x1 1/2
Weight in oz: 3013