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The McIntosh RAA1 Remote AM Antenna is designed to
provide the best in AM Reception especially if the tuner or
A/V unit is located in a noisy reception area. Locate the
RAA1 away from all electronic and electrical interference
sources. Rotate the AM Antenna to reduce interference and
receive maximum signal strength.
Notes: The RAAI Remote AM Antenna of the TM1 has been
factory adjusted for optimum reception in a typical
urban location. If you wish to customize the AM
Antenna for the best possible performance in your
location, have your dealer perform the two adjustment
operations
listed below.
An additional
long wire AM
antenna or
external
ground can be
connected to
the GND and
ANT terminals
if desired.
1. Tune to a weak
AM station near
600kHz on the AM band. Using an appropriate
NON -
How to Optimize AM Reception
Figure 84
METALLIC
tool, adjust the 600kHz Transformer L1
for maximum signal strength. Refer to figure 84.
2. Tune to a weak AM station near 1400kHz on the AM
band. Using an appropriate
NON -
METALLIC
tool,
adjust the 1400kHz Trimmer Capacitor C1 for maxi-
mum signal strength.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until no further improvements can
be obtained.
Preset Number
Frequency
City
Call Letters
Name
FM 1
FM 2
FM 3
FM 4
FM 5
FM 6
FM 7
FM 8
FM 9
AM 1
AM 2
AM 3
AM 4
AM 5
AM 6
AM 7
AM 8
AM 9
FM and AM Station Presets
How to Optimize AM Reception
