Congratulations!
You
have
just
purchased
the
most
versatile
radio
every built...The
INFO-MATE®
Read this entire
manual
before
you
use
your
radio. The Info-Mate® radio
has
many
unique
features. Familiarize yourself
with
them
and
enjoy
our
Info-Mate® radio.
Table
of
Contents
Radio Features
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Description of Radio
Features.
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Power
Sources 4
Qui
ck Start
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Using Batteries
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Using
Standard
AC
Power
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Using Vehicle Battery
Power
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Using Rechargeable
Power
Sources
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Operation
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Playing the Radio .
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Using Earphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Listening Safely
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Traffic
Safety.
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Using The Carrying Strap
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Care
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Maintenance
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Caring
for Your Radio
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FCC Information
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Specifications
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World Mains
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AdapterChart
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Accessories Available .
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Shortwave
Listening
Guide
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Beginner's
Guide
to The Shortwave Bands
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Time - As
Used
in Shortwave Broadcasting 15
Answers
to The Most Asked Questions
About
Shortwave Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Tips
on
Using The Broadcast Schedules . . . . . . . . .
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Broadcast Schedules
by
Time-
Getting The Most From This
Listing.
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Broadcast Schedules
by
Time.
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