R9967
LW/MW/SW1-9/FM
12 band Portable World Radio
Controls (front)
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1. Telescopic aerial
2. FM stereo indicator
3. Waveband switch
4. Tuning scale
5. Dial pointer
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Controls (left and right hand ends)
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6. Stereo/Mono switch
7. Headphone socket
8. DC input socket
9. Tuning control
10. Volume control
11. On/Off switch
12. Battery compartment
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Batteries
1. Open the Battery cover on the bottom of your
radio by pushing the battery door in direction
of the arrow.
2. Insert two LR6 (AA size) batteries into the
spaces in the compartment. Take care to
ensure batteries are inserted with the correct
polarity as shown on the rear of your radio.
Close the battery cover.
3. Reduced power, distortion and a ‘stuttering’
sound are all signs that the batteries may need
replacing.
4. If the radio is not to be used for any extended
period of time it is recommended that the
batteries are removed from the radio.
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Operating your radio - FM
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1. Switch on your radio by sliding the Power
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On/Off switch to the On position.
2. Slide the Waveband selector switch to the
FM position.
3. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing
sound is heard.
4. For FM reception fully extend the Tel-
escopic aerial and then angle and rotate
for best reception.
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5. Rotate the Tuning control to select the
desired station. On FM the Tuning scale is
marked in Megahertz (MHz).
6. Adjust the Volume to the required setting.
7. To switch off your radio slide the Power
On/Off switch to the Off position.
8. To listen to the FM band in stereo, plug in
headphones and set Stereo/Mono switch
to stereo position.
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The FM Stereo Indicator will light when
the station is bradcast in stereo.
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Operating your radio - Medium and
Long wave
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1. Switch on your radio by sliding the Power On/
Off switch to the On position.
2. Slide the Waveband selector switch to the
MW or LW position.
3. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing
sound is heard.
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4. Rotate the Tuning control to select the de-
sired station. On MW and LW the Tuning
scale is marked in kilohertz (kHz).
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Note : The telescopic aerial is inopera-
tive on MW and LW.
5. For MW or LW reception rotate your radio to
the position giving best reception.
6. Adjust the Volume to the required setting.
7. To switch off your radio slide the Power On/
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Off switch to the Off position.
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Operating your radio - Shortwave
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1. Switch on your radio by sliding the Power On/
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Off switch to the On position.
2. Slide the Waveband selector switch to the
required SW band position.
For information on the most appropriate
shortwave band refer to Shortwave Guide
3. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing
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sound is heard.
4. Fully extend the Telescopic aerial.
5. Rotate the Tuning control to select the
desired station. On SW the Tuning scale is
marked in Megahertz (MHz).
6. Adjust the Volume to the required setting.
7. To switch off your radio slide the Power
On/Off switch to the Off position.
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Headphones (not included)
A Headphone Socket (3.5mm) located on the left
hand end of your radio is provided for use with
either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting the
headphone plug automatically mutes the internal
loudspeaker.
Mains adaptor (not included)
The AC adaptor for use with the R9967 should
provide between 3 and 6 volts DC output at 200mA
centre pin negative.
Plug the lead from the adaptor into the DC socket
located on the left hand end of your radio. Plug the
adaptor into a mains outlet. The battery will be
automatically disconnected
The mains adaptor should be disconnected from
the mains supply when not in use.
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Specifications
Power Requirements
Frequency Coverage
LW
Batteries : 3V
2 x LR6 (AA) size
200mA (centre pin negative)
150 - 281 kHz
External : 3-6V
MW
530 - 1710 kHz
FM
87.5 - 108 MHz
Battery Life
SW1 75m band
SW2 49m band
SW3 41m band
SW4 31m band
SW5 25m band
SW6 22m band
SW7 19m band
SW8 16m band
SW9 13m band
3.90 - 4.00 MHz
5.90 - 6.20 MHz
7.10 - 7.35 MHz
9.40 - 9.90 MHz
11.60 - 12.10 MHz
13.60 - 13.80 MHz
15.10 - 15.70 MHz
17.50 - 17.90 MHz
21.40 - 21.85 MHz
Approx. 20hrs of listening for 4 hours a day at
normal volume, using Alkaline cells.
Loudspeaker
50mm 8 ohm.
Output Power
100mW into 4 ohms.
Headphone Socket 3.5mm dia stereo
Aerial System
LW : Built-in Ferrite aerial
MW : Built-in Ferrite aerial
FM : Telescopic aerial
SW : Telescopic aerial
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Guarantee
This instrument is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of delivery to the original owner against
failure due to faulty workmanship or component breakdown, subject to the procedure stated below.
Should any component or part fail during this guarantee period it will be repaired or replaced free of
charge.
The guarantee does not cover:
1. Damage resulting from incorrect use.
2. Consequential damage.
3. Radios with removed or defaced serial numbers.
N.B. Damaged or broken telescopic aerials will not be replaced under guarantee.
Procedure:
Any claim under this guarantee should be made through the dealer from whom the instrument was
purchased. It is likely that your Roberts’ dealer will be able to attend to any defect quickly and efficiently,
but should it be necessary the dealer will return the instrument to the company’s service department for
attention. In the event that it is not possible to return the instrument to the Roberts’ dealer from whom
it was purchased, please contact Roberts Radio Technical Services department at the address shown
on the rear of this manual before taking further action.
These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.
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ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
97-99 Worton Road
Isleworth Middlesex
TW7 6EG
Technical Helpline:- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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