On Nov 2, 1:12*am, MrRas wrote:
Hi all

I have an Eton E5 SW radio, I love listening to broadcasts from all over
the world, but I've had this radio for a few years now... and there is
one problem. I still have no clue how to work the SSB function.

I've read the manual and looked some stuff up online, but whenever I try
to use SSB all I get is a high pitched squeal. I see videos of people
using an E5 on SSB and they're getting clear signals that aren't
distorted- when I use my SSB button the station comes in all muffled
sounding and even with careful tuning I can never get it to sound good.

What is the point of SSB, when should I use it, how do I use it?

Thanks for any help.

--
MrRas


Basically, the SSB button is there so you can hear single sideband
(SSB) signals such as amateur radio and "utility" stations, as opposed
to normal AM mode signals such as MW and SW broadcast stations. You
need to patiently use the fine tune function to correctly tune in SSB
signals. Although it's possible to receive AM mode signals using the
SSB button, your radio may use a narrow filter in SSB mode, which
could make AM signals sound muffled due to the narrow bandwidth.