Drake SW2 Shortwave Receiver Owners Manual

Installation, continued     5
RANDOM LENGTH WIRE
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
For general broadcast and shortwave listening, an
outside random-length wire antenna can be used.
Figure 3 shows a typical random-length wire antenna
installation.  The length of the wire may be from 30 to
100 feet. Attach and solder the lead-in to one end of
the antenna.  Connect the other end of the lead-in wire
to the ‘50W’ screw terminal on the rear panel of your
receiver.
Generally, the higher the antenna is off the ground, the...

RF GAINTUNING123
4
756
89
0
CLEAR
SSB MEM
AM
VOLUME
SW2 Shortwave Receiver
kHz
SYNC AMMETER
SYNCLSB
USB
POWERMEM
+ 60
+ 40
+ 20
S9
VFO
6     Getting Started
                                       RF GAIN        VOLUME       NUMERIC KEYPAD       POWER      TUNING BUTTONS    TUNING WHEEL
FIGURE 4
European radio equipment and stations often refer to
the wavelength of a station or band (in meters), rather
than frequency (in MHz or kHz).  To convert MHz to
meters, use this formula:
            METERS =...

Getting Started, continued     7
Other bands used by Amateur radio operators (HAMS)
are displayed when in SSB mode of operation. The
Amateur Band Designators and corresponding fre-
quency ranges are as follows.
                 Amateur Band Designators
                 80 METER:  3500 - 4000 kHz
                 40 METER:  7000 - 7300 kHz
                 30 METER:  10,100 - 10,150 kHz
                 20 METER:  14,000 - 14,350 kHz
                 17 METER:  18,068 - 18,168 kHz
                 15...

8     Getting Started, continued
AM SYNCHRONOUS OPERATION, continued
If interference is present, press the 
SSB button to
select the sideband with the least interference.  When
AM/SYNC has been activated, moving the main tuning
knob will cause the SYNC circuit to momentarily
disengage (indicated by ‘SYNC’ flashing), then back on
again when tuning has stopped.  AM SYNC will not
operate properly on intermittent transmissions such as
those encountered on CB radio bands, for example.
For those types of...

Memory Functions     9
This receiver contains 100 memories (00-99) that can
be used to store and recall commonly monitored
frequencies.  The following operating parameters are
also stored with any memory channel:
1) Frequency    2) Mode    3) Synchronous Detector
NOTE: Some of the 100 memory channels are factory
programmed to help the user get started.
MEMORY CHANNEL RECALLING
To recall any of the 100 memory channels of the SW2,
simply press the 
MEM
VFO
 button, the MEM LED will
light and the receiver...

10     Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
No front panel displayPROBABLE CAUSE
A) No power applied either by AC
Adaptor or DC source.
B) Defective AC Adaptor or blown
fuse in DC power cable (if DC is
the intended source).
C) Receiver in the power OFF mode.SOLUTION
A) Check that AC Adaptor cable or
DC cable is properly connected to
the rear panel POWER INPUT
connector.  Check that the AC
Adaptor is plugged into a source of
nominal 120 VAC power source.
B) Check the AC Adaptor and
replace if defective. Check DC
power...

Service Information / If You Need To Call For Help     11
SERVICE INFORMATION
You may contact R. L. DRAKE Service Department for
additional information or assistance by calling
(513) 746-6990, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. -
5:00 P.M. EST, except on holidays.
You may also contact the R. L. DRAKE Service Depart-
ment by E-mail at the following address:
[email protected]
or by Telefax:
+1 (513) 743-4576.Should you want to return your unit for service,
package the receiver carefully using the original...

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Warranty     13
One Year Limited Warranty
R.L.DRAKE COMPANY warrants to the original purchaser this product shall be free from defects in material or
workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase.
During the warranty period the R.L.DRAKE COMPANY or an authorized Drake service facility will provide, free
of charge, both parts and labor necessary to correct defects in material and workmanship.  At its option, R. L. Drake
Company may replace a defective unit.
To obtain such warranty...

R.L. DRAKE COMPANY
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 +1 (513) 746-6990
 TELEFAX:
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