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Cat. No. 20-226
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
DX-396
AM/SW/FM Stereo PLL Portable Receiver
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Three Power Options — let you power
the receiver with internal batteries (not
supplied), standard household AC pow-
er (using an optional AC adapter), or DC
vehicle battery power (using an optional
DC adapter).
Memory Backup — keeps the pro-
grammed stations in your receiver’s
memory for about 30 seconds without
batteries.
Frequency Step Switch — lets you set
the correct frequency step for different
countries.
12H/24H Clock Switch — lets you se-
lect a 12- or 24-hour time display.
Folding Stand — securely positions the
receiver at an angle.
Because this product is so versatile,
please take a few moments to review
this Owner’s Manual before you operate
your receiver.
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CONTENTS
Preparation .............................................................................................................. 5
Connecting Power .............................................................................................. 5
Using Internal Battery Power ....................................................................... 5
Using AC Power ........................................................................................... 5
Using Vehicle Battery Power ........................................................................ 6
Setting the Time ................................................................................................. 7
Choosing the Time Format ........................................................................... 7
Setting the Primary Clock ............................................................................ 7
Setting the Secondary Clock ........................................................................ 8
Setting the AM/FM Tuning Increment ................................................................. 8
Using Stereo Headphones ................................................................................. 9
Listening Safely ............................................................................................ 9
Traffic Safety ................................................................................................ 9
Using the Folding Stand ..................................................................................... 9
Operation ............................................................................................................... 10
Listening to the Receiver .................................................................................. 10
Selecting the Band ..................................................................................... 10
Selecting the International Radio Frequency Band .................................... 10
Tuning to a Radio Station ........................................................................... 11
Using the Sensitivity Switch ....................................................................... 12
Using the Antenna ..................................................................................... 12
Storing Station Frequencies ............................................................................. 12
Erasing Stored Frequencies ............................................................................. 13
Listening Hints .................................................................................................. 13
International Broadcast Frequencies ................................................................ 13
Time Standard Frequencies ............................................................................. 14
Frequency Conversion ..................................................................................... 14
Special Features ................................................................................................... 15
Using the Key Lock ........................................................................................... 15
Using the Alarm ................................................................................................ 15
Setting the Alarm Time ............................................................................... 15
Turning the Alarm On/Off ........................................................................... 15
Using the Sleep Timer ...................................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 17
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................... 18
Specifications ........................................................................................................ 19
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PREPARATION
Follow these steps to install batteries.
CONNECTING POWER
1. Slide the battery compartment cover
in the direction of the arrow and
remove the cover.
You can power your receiver from:
• Internal battery power (two alkaline
C batteries, not supplied).
• Standard household AC power (with
an optional AC adapter).
OPEN
SIZE”C” x2 BATTERIES
• Vehicle battery power (with an
optional DC adapter).
2. Place the batteries in the compart-
ment and on top of the attached rib-
bon, as indicated by the polarity
symbols (+ and –) marked outside
the compartment.
Using Internal Battery Power
To use battery power, you need two C
batteries (not supplied). For the best
performance and longest life, we recom-
mend RadioShack alkaline batteries.
3. Replace the cover.
When BATTERYflashes on the display
or the receiver stops operating properly,
replace the batteries.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the
required size and recommended
type.
Warning: Dispose of old batteries
promptly and properly. Do not burn or
bury them.
• Do not mix old and new batteries or
different types of batteries.
Caution: If you do not plan to use the
receiver with batteries for a month, re-
move the batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can destroy electronic
parts.
Using AC Power
You can power the receiver using a 3V,
700-mA AC adapter, such as Ra-
dioShack Cat. No. 273-1756, and a size
H Adaptaplug® (neither supplied). Both
are available at your local RadioShack
store.
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Cautions:
Using Vehicle Battery Power
You must use a Class 2
power source that supplies
You can power the receiver from a vehi-
cle’s 12V power source (such as ciga-
rette-lighter socket) using a 3V, 300-mA
DC adapter and a size H Adaptaplug
(neither supplied). Both are available at
your local RadioShack store.
!
3V DC and delivers at least
300 mA. Its center tip must be set to
positive and its plug must fit the re-
ceiver's DC 3V jack. Using an adapt-
er that does not meet these
specifications could damage the re-
ceiver or the adapter.
Cautions:
You must use a power
source that supplies 3V DC
• Always connect the AC adapter to
the receiver before you connect it to
AC power. When you finish, discon-
nect the adapter from AC power
before you disconnect it from the
receiver.
!
and delivers at least 300
mA. Its center tip must be set to
positive and its plug must fit the re-
ceiver's DC 3V jack. Using an adapt-
er that does not meet these
specifications could damage the re-
ceiver or the adapter.
• If you disconnect power from the
receiver for about 30 seconds, all
information stored in memory will be
lost. However, if you disconnect the
AC adapter plug from the receiver’s
DC 3V jack and have batteries
installed, the memory stays intact.
• Always connect the DC adapter to
the receiver before you connect it to
the power source. When you finish,
disconnect the adapter from the
power source before you disconnect
it from the receiver.
Follow these steps to power the receiver
from AC power.
• If you disconnect power from the
receiver for about 30 seconds, all
information stored in memory will be
lost. However, if you disconnect the
DC adapter plug from the receiver’s
DC 3V jack and have batteries
installed, the memory stays intact.
1. Connect the Adaptaplug to the
adapter’s cord with the TIP set to
+POS.
2. Insert the barrel plug into the
receiver’s DC 3V jack. This discon-
nects the internal batteries.
3. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.
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Follow these steps to power your receiv-
er from your vehicle’s battery power.
Setting the Primary Clock
Follow these steps to set your local time.
1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to
3V.
1. Press POWER to turn on the
receiver. FM 87.50 MHz appears
on the display.
2. Connect the Adaptaplug to the
adapter’s cord with TIP set to
+POS.
2. Press CLOCK. 12:00 slowly
flashes.
3. Insert the adapter's barrel plug into
the receiver’s DC 3V jack. This dis-
connects the internal batteries.
3. Press TIME SET. 12:00 rapidly
flashes for 60 seconds.
4. Plug the other end of the adapter
into your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter
socket.
4. Use the number keys to enter the
correct time while the display
flashes. For example, to enter 9:30
AM, press 9, 3, and 0.
To enter a PM time, press MEMORY/
STORE AM/PM. pm 9:30 appears
on the display.
SETTING THE TIME
The receiver has a dual time clock so
you can set the primary clock for your lo-
cal time and the secondary clock for an-
other time zone. You can select a 12- or
24-hour clock display format.
Note: You can use > or < to set the
time instead of using the number
keys. Press > to advance the time or
< to set the time back.
5. Press TIME SET again when the time
shows correctly. The display stops
flashing, and the clock starts.
Choosing the Time Format
1. Slide the battery compartment cover
in the direction of the arrow and
remove the cover.
Notes:
• If you set the time using the time
tone from a time standard fre-
quency, press TIME SET when the
time tone sounds to synchronize the
seconds. (See “Time Standard Fre-
quencies” on Page 14.)
2. Remove any batteries from the com-
partment.
3. Set CLOCK to 12H for a 12-hour for-
mat or to 24H for a 24-hour format.
4. Replace the batteries.
5. Replace the cover.
6. Press POWER to turn on the
receiver and activate the format
change.
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• When the receiver is off, the display
always shows local time. When the
receiver is turned on, the time disap-
returns to the primary clock time or
the radio frequency display (when
the receiver is on).
pears and
a
radio frequency
To return to the primary clock or
radio frequency display before 10
seconds have passed, press DUAL
TIME again.
appears. To see the time when the
receiver is on, press CLOCK. Press
CLOCK again to return to the radio
frequency display.
SETTING THE AM/FM
TUNING INCREMENT
Setting the Secondary Clock
Follow these steps to set the secondary
clock.
You can set the AM/FM tuning incre-
ment to the correct frequency used in
other countries as you travel.
1. Press POWER, then press DUAL
TIME. WORLDTIMEappears.
2. Press TIME SET. The hour digit and
1. Slide the battery compartment cover
in the direction of the arrow and
remove the cover.
WORLDTIMEflash for 10 seconds.
3. While the display flashes, use the
number keys to enter the hour for
the secondary clock. Or, press > to
advance the hour or < to set it back.
2. Remove any batteries from the com-
partment.
3. To easily receive broadcasts when
you travel to other countries, set A/B
to A.
Notes:
• The minutes change automatically,
according to the primary clock set-
ting.
• If the clock is in 12-hour format and
you press > or < to set the hour, PM
automatically appears on the dis-
play. If you use the number keys to
enter the hour, press AM/PM to note
the time is PM.
To easily receive broadcasts at
home, set A/B to B.
For example, 10 kHz is used in
North and South America, while 9
kHz is dominant in Europe.
4. Press TIME SET again to set the
secondary clock.
4. Replace the batteries.
5. Replace the cover.
To see the secondary clock time,
press DUAL TIME. The display
shows the time and WORLD TIME
for 10 seconds, then automatically
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If you use headphones with your receiv-
er while riding a bicycle, be very careful.
Do not listen to a continuous broadcast.
Even though some headphones let you
hear some outside sounds when listen-
ing at normal volume levels, they still
can present a traffic hazard.
USING STEREO
HEADPHONES
For private listening, connect optional
stereo headphones into the receiver's /
8-inch jack. Your local RadioShack store
offers a wide selection of stereo head-
phones.
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USING THE FOLDING
STAND
Note: The built-in speaker disconnects
when you plug in headphones.
You can use the stand on the back of
the receiver to prop it up so you can
easily see the clock display. Simply lift
the stand away from the receiver and
set the receiver on a flat surface.
Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these
guidelines when you use headphones.
• Set the volume to the lowest setting
before you begin listening. After you
begin listening, adjust the volume to
a comfortable level.
• Do not listen at extremely high vol-
ume levels. Extended high-volume
listening can lead to permanent
hearing loss.
The back of the stand shows a world
map with time zone changes. You can
use the map to help you set the Second-
ary Clock to determine broadcast times
in other parts of the world.
• Once you set the volume, do not
increase it. Over time, your ears
adapt to the volume level, so a vol-
ume level that does not cause dis-
comfort might still damage your
hearing.
Traffic Safety
Do not use headphones with your re-
ceiver when operating a motor vehicle or
riding a bicycle in or near traffic. Doing
so can create a traffic hazard and could
be illegal in some areas.
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OPERATION
Press BAND until the desired band (FM,
MW, or SW) appears on the display.
LISTENING TO THE
RECEIVER
• If you select FM, FM, MHz, and
STEREO(when you tune to a stereo
broadcast) appear on the display.
Warning: To prevent possible ear injury
and hearing loss, set VOLUME to mini-
mum before you turn on the receiver. Af-
ter you turn on the receiver, set VOLUME
to a comfortable listening level.
Note: Your receiver has only one
speaker. To listen to a stereo broad-
cast, use stereo headphones (not
supplied). (See “Using Stereo Head-
phones” on Page 9.)
Follow these steps to listen to the re-
ceiver.
1. Press POWER to turn on the
• If you select MW, MW and kHz
receiver.
appear on the display.
2. Press BAND until the desired band
(FM, MW, or SW) appears on the
display. (See “Selecting the Band.” )
• If you select SW, SW BROADCAST
BAND, m, SW, and kHz appear on
the display. See “Selecting the Inter-
national Radio Frequency Band.” to
select each international radio fre-
quency band.
3. Press < or > or the number keys (0 –
9) to tune to the desired station.
(See “Tuning to a Radio Station” on
Page 11.)
Note: SW BROADCAST BAND and
monly appear on the display if you
select an SW frequency that falls
between the ranges printed on the
SHORTWAVE BANDS chart printed
below the display.
4. Adjust your receiver’s antenna for
the best reception. (See “Using the
Antenna” on Page 12.)
5. Adjust VOLUME and TONE as
desired.
6. Press POWER to turn off the
Selecting the International
Radio Frequency Band
receiver.
If you select the shortwave band, you
can further choose one of the 12 inter-
national radio frequency bands using
SW SELECT.
Selecting the Band
You can select the Frequency Modula-
tion (FM), Medium wave (MW), or the
12-band Shortwave (SW) band for oper-
ation.
Follow these steps to directly select one
of the 12 SW radio broadcast bands.
Note: The medium wave band is also
known as the Amplitude Modulation
(AM) band due to its modulation system.
1. Press BAND to select shortwave
band.
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2. Press SW SELECT. m(meter) flashes
Notes:
for 10 seconds.
• Your
receiver
automatically
3. While m flashes, press the desired
rounds the entered frequency to
the nearest valid frequency. For
example, if you try to enter a fre-
quency of 1453 in AM, your
receiver accepts it as 1450. (See
“Setting the AM/FM Tuning Incre-
ment” on Page 8.)
band key (120m - 13m).
The receiver tunes to the lowest fre-
quency in the selected band.
Tuning to a Radio Station
• If you make a mistake in entering
a frequency, EEEEflashes on the
display. Enter the frequency
again.
You can tune to a station using the man-
ual, search, direct access, preset, or
scan tuning methods.
• Preset
• Up-Down Manual
To tune directly to a station that is
entered into memory, simply press
the desired preset number (0–9).
To manually tune to a frequency,
repeatedly press < or > until the dis-
play shows the desired frequency.
Note: You must first store the
desired stations into memory. (See
“Storing Station Frequencies” on
Page 12.)
• Search
To let the receiver find a station,
press and hold < or > for more than
2 seconds. The tuner rapidly scans
all frequencies. When you release
the button, the receiver automati-
cally tunes to the next strong sta-
tion.
• Scan
To scan the preset memory loca-
tions, press SCAN. The receiver
stops at each station for about 5
seconds. To end scanning, press
SCAN again, or press a preset sta-
tion memory button.
Note: As the receiver rapidly scans
for a station, you will be able to hear
the sounds broadcast from the
passing frequencies.
Note: If no frequency is stored in a
memory channel or no signal is
received at a memory channel, the
receiver stops at the memory chan-
nel for 1 second and then moves to
the next memory channel.
• Direct Access
To tune directly to a station’s fre-
quency, press ENTER. ENTRY
flashes for about 10 seconds. While
it is flashing, press the number but-
tons to select the desired station’s
frequency. Then press ENTER
again.
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store a station’s frequency using a mem-
ory button, you can press this button to
select the stored station.
Using the Sensitivity Switch
If you are listening to a strong FM, AM,
or SW station, and the sound is distort-
ed, set the sensitivity switch to LOCAL.
This decreases the receiver’s sensitivity
which reduces distortion from strong sig-
nals and prevents reception of weak and
noisy signals which are more common.
Caution: If you disconnect power from
the receiver for about 30 seconds, all in-
formation stored in memory will be lost.
However, if you disconnect the AC or
DC adapter plug from the receiver’s DC
3V jack and have batteries installed, the
memory stays intact.
If you are listening to a weak station, set
the sensitivity switch to DX (distant).
This increases the receiver’s sensitivity
and improves the station’s reception.
Follow these steps to store a frequency
in memory.
1. Press POWER to turn on the
receiver.
Using the Antenna
2. Press BAND until the desired band
(FM, MW, or SW) appears on the
display.
Use the following guidelines to adjust
your receiver’s antenna.
3. Press < or > or the number keys (0 –
Band Antenna Adjustments
9) to tune to the desired station.
Fully extend and rotate the
FM telescoping antenna.
4. Adjust your receiver’s antenna for
the best reception.
Rotate the receiver.
Note: Use manual, search, or direct
access tuning to tune to the station’s
frequency you want to store.
AM (AM uses an internal antenna.)
Fully extend the
SW telescoping antenna.
5. Press
MEMORY/STORE/AM/PM.
Note: For better AM and SW reception,
you can connect an external antenna to
the telescoping antenna.
MEMORYflashes.
6. While MEMORY flashes, press a
number button to select the memory
location.
STORING STATION
FREQUENCIES
Note: If you do not press a number
within about 10 seconds, MEMORY
stops flashing and you must repeat
Step 5.
For easy selection, you can store up to
30 of your favorite stations’ frequencies
in memory (10 frequencies in each
band; FM, MW, and SW). Once you
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ERASING STORED
FREQUENCIES
INTERNATIONAL
BROADCAST
FREQUENCIES
Your shortwave receiver permanently
keeps programmed stations stored in
memory. However, you can erase all or
single stored frequencies from the mem-
ory buttons.
International commercial broadcasts are
found in the following bands. Program-
ming (often in English) usually contains
news, commentaries, music, and special
features reflecting the culture of the
broadcasting country. You might find it
easiest to hear these broadcasts be-
tween 6:00 PM and midnight (your time).
To clear all the memory buttons, you
must reset the receiver.
Note: Resetting the receiver clears the
current clock settings.
Note: European stations often list a fre-
quency by giving its wavelength. For ex-
ample, the 19-meter band refers to the
range of frequencies whose waves are
about 19 meters long.
Using a straightened paper clip, press
RESET (located on the bottom of the re-
ceiver) once. 12:00flashes on the dis-
play. Then reset the primary and
secondary clocks.
Band
(In meters)
Frequency Range
(In MHz)
To clear a single memory button, press
MEMORY/STORE/AM/PM. Pressthemem-
ory location button, dELEappears. Then
press ENTER to clear the memory loca-
tion.
*120
*90
75
2.300-2.495
3.200-3.400
3.900-4.000
4.750-5.060
5.950-6.200
7.100-7.300
9.500-9.900
11.650-12.050
13.600-13.800
15.100-15.600
17.550-17.900
21.450-21.850
*60
49
LISTENING HINTS
**41
31
Listening to shortwave radio can be very
exciting. Newscasts from a country
where important events are taking place
give you a sense of immediacy that local
newscasts seldom deliver.
25
22
19
16
13
Although shortwave listening requires
no special knowledge, you might enjoy it
more if you read some of the numerous
books available on this subject. There
are also several periodicals that give lis-
tening hints and seasonal program
schedules.
*These bands are reserved for stations
in tropical areas.
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**The 41-meter band is shared by ham
operators in the United States and inter-
national stations.
FREQUENCY
CONVERSION
The location of a station can be ex-
pressed in frequency (KHz or MHz) or in
wavelength (meters). The following in-
formation can help you make the neces-
sary conversions.
TIME STANDARD
FREQUENCIES
The following frequencies announce the
exact time of day at specified intervals
for the United States.
To convert from MHz to kHz, multiply by
1,000.
For example:
2.500 MHz
5.000 MHz
9.62 MHz x1,000=9,620 kHz
WWV
Fort Collins,
Colorado:
10.000 MHz
15.000 MHz
20.000 MHz
To convert from kHz to MHz, divide by
1,000.
For example:
10.000 MHz
15,500 kHz/1,000 = 15.5 MHz
WWVH
Kauai, Hawaii:
15.000 MHz
20.000 MHz
To convert from MHz to meters, divide
300 by the number of MHz.
Note: Other countries also have signal
stations transmitting this type of informa-
tion over WWV or WWVH. You can find
more information about time standard fre-
For example:
300/12 MHz = 25 meters
inms.chu.html
or
in
Japan
at
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SPECIAL FEATURES
the radio frequency display if you
have the power on.
USING THE KEY LOCK
The lock feature prevents you from acci-
dentally turning the receiver on or off,
changing the band or frequency, or
changing other front-panel controls. You
can still adjust VOLUME, TONE, and the
sensitivity switch.
When you set an alarm time, the buzzer
or radio (standby) is preset for the alarm
sound. To choose the other alarm
sound, see “Turning the Alarm On/Off.”
Note: To view the set alarm time, press
SET/OFF. This turns off the alarm. Press
SET/OFF again to turn the alarm back
on.
To lock the controls, set LOCK to
IN.
LOCKappears on the display.
To unlock the controls, set LOCK to
.
LOCKdisappears from the
Turning the Alarm On/Off
display.
1. Set the receiver to the desired sta-
tion and volume.
Note: If you press a “locked” button,
briefly flashes on the display.
2. Press SET/OFF to display either
BUZZERor STANDBY
, then:
• To have the buzzer sound at the
alarm time, press ALARM/STANDBY
until BUZZERappears.
USING THE ALARM
Setting the Alarm Time
• To have the radio turn on at the
alarm time, press ALARM/STANDBY
You can set an alarm so the buzzer
sounds or the receiver plays at a speci-
fied time.
until STANDBY
appears.
3. If the buzzer alarm is turned on, at
the preset alarm time, the buzzer
sounds for about an hour, and the
radio also plays. If the radio alarm is
turned on, at the preset alarm time,
the radio plays for 1 hour.
Follow these steps to set the alarm time.
1. Hold down SET/OFF, BUZZERor
STANDBY
appear. Press TIME
SET, the display flashes. Release
SET/OFF and TIME SET.
Note: If you want to use the buzzer
for the alarm, set VOLUME to its min-
imum position.
2. While the display flashes, use the
number keys to enter an alarm time.
If the time is p.m. press STORE AM/
PM once.
4. To turn off the alarm, press POWER.
3. Press TIME SET again. The alarm
The alarm sounds again the next day at
the specified alarm time.
time is set. The display returns to
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To turn off the alarm so it will not sound
again the next day, press SET/OFF.
BUZZER or STANDBY
disappears
when the alarm is turned off.
USING THE SLEEP TIMER
The sleep timer sets the radio to turn off
after 90, 60, 30 or 15 minutes so you
can fall asleep as you listen to the radio.
To set the sleep timer, press SLEEP.
The radio turns on, SLEEP flashes and
90 appears briefly. After 90 minutes, the
radio turns off automatically.
If you want to set a shorter sleep time,
press SLEEP repeatedly to select 60, 30,
or 15 minutes.
Note: Each time you press SLEEP, the
remaining sleep time appears briefly.
To turn off the radio before it automati-
cally turns off, press POWER.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Your receiver should give you years of trouble-free service if you follow the care in-
structions given in this manual. If you do have problems, the chart below might help
you solve them.
Problem
Probable Cause
Solution
• Batteries are weak or dead.
• Replace the batteries.
• AC or DC adapter is
plugged into the receiver
but not into the power
• Connect the adapter to the
AC or DC power source.
• Adjust DC adapter to
proper voltage position.
No display or incorrect
display.
source.
(Plugging
an
adapter into the receiver
automatically disconnects
the receiver’s batteries.
• DC adapter’s voltage is set
to the wrong position.
• Batteries are weak or dead.
• Replace the batteries.
• VOLUME is set too low.
• Adjust
desired.
VOLUME
as
• Headphones are plugged
into the receiver. (This dis-
connects the speaker.)
• Disconnect
phones.
the
head-
No sound.
• AC or DC adapter is
plugged into the receiver
but not into the power
• Connect the adapter to the
AC or DC power source.
source.
(Plugging
an
adapter into the receiver
automatically disconnects
the receiver’s batteries.)
• Batteries are weak.
• Replace the batteries.
• Set it to DX.
• The sensitivity switch is set
to LOCAL.
Weak sound, intermit-
tent sound, or poor sen-
sitivity.
• Adjust the antenna.
• Antenna needs adjusting.
• Metal is blocking the signal.
• Move the receiver near a
window when operating it
inside a vehicle or metal
frame building.
Set
position.
LOCK to the other
Key is locked.
appears on the display.
LOCK
Controls do not function.
Display does not show
Press CLOCK to change the
display.
the band and frequency The clock display is selected.
for the receiver.
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Problem
Clock flashes.
Probable Cause
Solution
Set the time.
The receiver had a power inter-
ruption.
The sensitivity switch is set to
LOCAL. If the signal is weak,
the receiver does not stop in
LOCAL.
Tuning does not stop.
Set it to DX.
• Receiver is set to memory
scan.
• Press SCAN or press the
number key.
Scan tuning does not
stop.
• No incoming signal or
• Set it to DX.
scans in LOCAL.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW
Your RadioShack DX-396 AM/SW/FM-Stereo PLL Portable Receiver might cause
television or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine
whether your receiver is causing the interference, turn it off. If the interference goes
away, your receiver is causing the interference.
To try to eliminate the interference:
• Reorient the DX-396 receiver’s antenna.
• Move your DX-396 receiver away from the television or radio receiver.
• Connect your DX-396 receiver to an outlet that is on a different electrical circuit
from the television or radio receiver.
• Contact your local RadioShack store for assistance.
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your re-
ceiver.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Range (with frequency step
Jacks:
switch set to AM 10 kHz FM 200 kHz):
External Power............................DC3V,
Center Positive
FM.................................87.5-108.0 MHz
AM ...................................530-1710 kHz
SW...............................2300-21850 kHz
1
Stereo Headphones .................. /8 inch
Speaker......................3 Inches (77 mm)
Permanent Magnet, Dynamic Type
( . . . set to AM 9 kHz FM 100 kHz):
FM.................................87.5-108.0 MHz
AM ...................................531-1710 kHz
SW...............................2300-21850 kHz
Power Output:
Speaker................350 mW at 10% THD
Headphones..... 35 mW x 2 at 10% THD
32 ohm
SW Sub-Bands:
Battery Life at 10 mW.............. 60Hours
(Alkaline Battery)
120 meter.....................2,300-2,495 kHz
90 meter.......................3,200-3,400 kHz
75 meter.......................3,900-4,000 kHz
60 meter.......................4,750-5,060 kHz
49 meter.......................5,950-6,200 kHz
41 meter.......................7,100-7,300 kHz
31 meter.......................9,500-9,900 kHz
25 meter................... 11,650-12,050 kHz
22 meter...................13,600-13,800 kHz
19 meter...................15,100-15,600 kHz
16 meter...................17,550-17,900 kHz
13 meter...................21,450-21,850 kHz
Power Source:
Internal Batteries...........Two C Batteries
(3 Volts)
AC Power................................ 120Volts
with Optional AC Adapter
Vehicle Battery .......................... 12Volts
with Optional DC Adapter
Sleep Timer....... 90, 60, 30, 15 minutes;
Auto-off
Dimensions (HWD):
7 5/16 x 4 3/4 x 1 1/2 Inches
(186.5 x 120 x 38.5 mm)
Antennas:
FM....................................... Telescoping
AM ...................................Built-In Ferrite
Weight...............................18 oz (503 g)
(without batteries)
SW.....................(2,3 MHz - 7,095 MHz)
Built-In Ferrite
Specifications are typical; individual
units might vary. Specifications are sub-
ject to change and improvement without
notice.
SW...............(7,100 MHz - 21,850 MHz)
Telescoping
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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-
ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-
owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES
CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL-
ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE-
SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE
OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR-
RANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE-
NIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD-
VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in-
cidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un-
less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase
price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop-
erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of
warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the
expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service What We Sell
04/99
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
12A99
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