Tecsun PL-880 - SSB and Shortwave Reception; Single Side Band (SSB) Operation; Enhancing Shortwave Reception

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SINGLE SIDE BAND SSB
1. In Shortwave mode, press the
[USB/NORM] or [LSB/NORM]
button to select either Upper Side
Band (USB) or Lower Side Band
(LSB).
2. Enter the SSB frequency directly by
pressing the numeric keys [0 – 9].
USB or LSB shows
Note:
When there is too much interference on AM or SW from adjacent
stations, it is advised to activate the SSB function by selecting
USB/LSB and then fine tune the frequency to eliminate the
interference. Be aware that this method cannot eliminate strong
adjacent station interference or same station interference.
ENHANCING SHORTWAVE RECEPTION
Use the external wire antenna to plug into the [SW ANT] jack,
then position the opposite end outside the window for better SW
reception.
SW ANT. jack
Window
External
wall
Wire antenna
3. Then dial the [FINE TUNING] knob to achieve a better quality
reception.
4. Press the [USB/NORM] or [LSB/NORM] button again to exit
the SSB mode.
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