Frequencies on the SSB channels is the same as they are on AM...just different mode...
Now when you go to a ssb channel, like 38lsb for instance, more than likely stations will sound "off frequency" when you first turn to the channel..."This is where you use the Clarifier Knob"...There's two things to turn on the Clarifier...the coarse knob, and the fine knob...
Have both Clarifier knobs turned to 12:00 position... Then when you hear someone that sounds like they are under water or on Helium, turn the "Fine Tune" knob until they sound more human...watch your frequency counter and don't get too far off or you may never get them to sound human.
Like say channel 38 lsb is 27.3850...you may have to fine tune to something like 27.3849 or 27.3847 to get the person you hear to sound normal...or could be 27.3852 etc....
Once you get the person tuned in, try and make your contact....It's always good to ask the person "How you sound" so you can get a idea on how your radio is doing on ssb...plus try and talk as long as possible with the person so you can see if your radio is drifting off frequency...(older Galaxy's were bad about this)
SSB is a little different than AM, as your going to find yourself constantly using the clarifier knobs everytime you try to make a contact...(which is why I don't use ssb in the mobile...it's as bad as texting and driving) SSB on the base is a different story tho...
So do yourself a favor and everyone around you if your in a mobile...only use ssb while sitting in a parking lot!
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