User guide

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 SETTINGS
AM 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 RECEPTION
The 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 CONTROL
To 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.
AERIALS
The 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.
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