Realistic RadioShack DX-350 Owner Manual

Cat. No.

20-209A

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before usin g this equipment.

DX-350

AM/FM/LW/SW1–9 12-Band

Portable Receiver

INTRODUCTION

Your RadioShack DX-350 is a 12-Band Portable Receiver for AM
(MW), FM, long wave and worldwide shortwave broadcasts. Its
nine shortwave bands put the world at your fingertips, with interna­tional broadcasts from Japan, Israel, England, Holland, Australia,
and other countries around the globe.

Because the receiver is so light and compact, you can carry it with
you wherever you go. You can power it from any of three sources:
internal ba tt eri es, standard AC, or vehicle battery power. To get the
most enjoyment from your receiver, take a few minutes to com­pletely read thi s manual before using the DX-350.

FCC NOTICE

Your receiver might cause radio or TV interference, even when it is
operating properly. To determine whether or not your receiver is
causing the interference, turn off your receiver. If the interference
goes away, your receiver is causing the interference. Try to elimi­nate the interference by:

• Moving your receiver away from another receiver

• Connecting your receiver t o an outlet that is on a differ ent elec­trical circuit from the other receiver

• Contacting your local RadioShack store for help

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you
stop using your re ceiver.

©

1997 Tandy Corporation.

RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

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All Rights Reserved.

CONTENTS

Choosing a Power Supply .......... ............ .. ....................... .......... 4

Installing Batteries ................................................................. 4

Using Standard AC Power ..................................................... 5

Using a Vehicle Battery ......................................................... 6

Operation ..................................................................................... 7

Tuning the Receiver .............................................................. 7

Adjusting the Antennas ........ ................................. ............ .... 7

Using Headphones ................................................ ................ 8

Listening Safely .............................................................. 8

Traffic Safety .................................................................. 9

Listening Guide ......................................................................... 10

Band Allocation ..................................... ............ .. .. .............. 10

Ham Radio Frequencies .. .. ........................................... 10

Time Standard Frequencies ............. ............................ 11

International Radio Stations ......................................... 11

Frequency Conversion ........................................................ 12

Care and Maintenance .............................................................. 13

Specifications ........................................................................... 15

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CHOOSING A PO WER SUPPLY

You can power the receiv er usi ng either:

• Fou r AA bat te r ies

• Standard AC power (with an optional AC adapter)

• 12-volt DC vehicle powe r (wi th an optional DC adapter)

INSTALLING BATTERIES

You need four AA batteries (not supplied) to power your receiver.
For the best results, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as Ra­dioShack Cat. No. 23-552.

Cautions:

• Use only fresh batteri es of the req uired si ze and recomm ended
type.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries
(standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries
of different capacities.

Illus cover removal, battery installation, and
cover replacement

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1. Open the battery compartment by pushing the cover in the
direction of the arr ow.

2. Install four AA batteries in the battery compartment as indi­cated by the polarity symb ols (+ and –) mark on the back of the
receiver. Place the batteries on top of the ribbon so you can
easily lift th em out lat er.

3. Replace the cover.

USING STANDARD AC POWER

You can power the receiver from standard AC power with an AC
adapter (such as Cat. No. 273-1454, not supplied).

Insert the adapter’s small connector into the receiver’s
Then plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. Internal batteries
automatically disconnect.

DC 6V

jack.

Illustration of DC 6V jack
w/adapter cord to AC outlet

Caution:

ers at least 150 milliamps with its center tip set to negative. Using
an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage
the receiver or the adapter.

The recommended adapter supplies 6 volts DC and deliv-

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