1. Telescopic Antenna
2. Tuning Indicator
3. Tuning Control
4. Volume Control
5. Power Indicator
6. Power Switch
7. Band Selector
8. Tuning Scale Pointer
9. DC JACK
10. Earphone Jack
11. Desk Stand
12. Battery Compartment
GETTING STARTED
Carefully unpack the unit. If it is damaged, please return it to your
nearest Tesco store for replacement. Remember to take your purchase
receipt with you.
Retain the User Handbook. If you pass the unit on to a third party, pass
on the handbook. If you dispose of the packing, do so having regard to
any recycling regulations in your area.
INSERTING BATTERIES
You will need two “AA” size batteries. Lift o the battery compartment
cover. Unwrap the batteries and insert them into the radio observing the
polarity as shown. replace the cover.
OPERATION
1. Slide the Power Switch to the “ON” position to turn the radio on. The
POWER light will come on.
2. Slide the Band Selector to the band in which the programme you
want is being broadcast. The selected band is highlighted at the top
of the tuning scale.
3. Adjust the antenna. (See FM and SW Reception below )
4. Tune in the station using the Tuning Knob. The Tuning Scale Indicator
indicates the frequency of the tuned station
5. Adjust the Volume Knob to set the desired sound level.
6. After use: slide the Power Switch to the “OFF” position to turn the
radio o. Retract the antenna and stow it in the cradle.
FM RECEPTION
Extend the antenna fully and rotate it for best reception. FM
transmissions are horizontally polarised so extending the antenna
sideways may give improved reception.
AM AND LW RECEPTION
The radio uses an internal Ferrite rod for these bands. Stow the antenna
and rotate the radio for the best listening position.
SW RECEPTION (BANDS 1-9)
Extend the antenna vertically. Moving the radio around may improve
reception, especially in Bands 5 and above.
OPERATING NOTES
Interference: LW, MW and SW bands are liable to interference from
vehicles, domestic appliances etc. Accurate tuning and better
placement can help but not eliminate interference. In the SW bands
interference is also caused by teleprinters, “atmospherics” etc.
Tuning Indicator: The Tuning Indicator will light up in the presence of a
strong signal. Always try and tune the signal so that this light comes on.
If you are tuning a weak station the light may not come on even though
the signal is receivable.
Power Light: This indicates the set is powered. If the light goes out
when the radio is in use, you should replace the batteries even though
reception is still possible.
Private Listening: A 3.5mm headphone jack is provided. Plugging in a
pair of headphones disconnects the speaker.
AC Operation. You can connect an optional 3VDC power supply to the
DC power jack. Ensure that the polarity of the adaptor matches the
polarity marked on the jack.
DECLARATIONS
Under the environment with radio-frequency disturbance, the sample
may malfunction and could self-recover when the interference
disappears.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Source: Two AA (UM-3) batteries (DC 3V)
Frequency Range:
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 522 - 1620 kHz
LW: 150 - 285 kHz
SW1: 4.7 - 5.6 MHz SW2: 5.7 - 6.4 MHz
SW3: 6.8 - 7.6 MHz SW4: 9.2 - 10.0 MHz
SW5: 11.4 - 12.2 MHz SW6: 13.5 - 14.3 MHz
SW7: 15.0 - 15.9 MHz SW8: 17.4 - 17.9 MHz
SW9: 21.4 - 21.9 MHz
Power Output: 200mW RMS. (Max.)
Output Jack: 3.5mm jack socket 32 Ohms
USING THE RADIO
Tesco Stores Ltd, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1GA, U.K.
Tesco Helplines: Landlines 0800 323 4060 (Freephone from a BT landline).
Mobiles 0330 123 4060 (Calls cost no more than calls to geographic numbers eg. 01 or 02 and are included in inclusive minutes and discount schemes). RAD108 EN V1.4
