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lower sideband signals. For best SSB signal clarity, placing the DX/LO-
CAL switch in the LOCAL position may be desirable.

SSB NOTE: If you’re new to SSB, see the SSB chart in the LISTENING
TO SHORTWAVE section, later in this manual.

SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR (37)
The signal strength indicator (37) shows relative strength of AM and
SW signals. When signal strengths are somewhat weak, it is normal
for the indicator’s level to fluctuate. The indicator is not functional
with FM signals.

5 BASIC RADIO OPERATION continued

NOTE: Turn off the E5 to set clock and alarm functions. Setting clock
and alarm features require that you work fast between steps. If you
don’t, the set mode will automatically exit. If this occurs, start over.
Carefully read through the procedure first.

SETTING THE CLOCK
The E-5’s clock is a 24-hour format clock. For example, midnight is
00:00 hours; 6 am is 06:00 hours; 1 pm is 13:00 hours and 11 pm is
23:00 hours. Before setting the clock, select and activate your home
time zone, then set the clock.

To select and activate your time zone:
(Use this same procedure to change your time zone when traveling).

1. Quick, short press of TIME ZONE button (13). ‘Tzone’ appears in
the display.
2. Use the tuning knob to select your home time zone (see time zone
abbreviation list below).

6 CLOCK AND ALARM FEATURES

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