Connecting up
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To improve FM reception
Use an F connector to hook up an external
FM antenna.
AM
LOOP
FM UNBAL
75
Ω
ANTENNA
Outdoor
antenna
Indoor antenna
(vinyl-coated wire)
15–18 ft. (5–6m)
To improve AM reception
Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire
to the AM antenna terminal without disconnect-
ing the supplied AM loop antenna.
For the best possible reception, suspend
horizontally outdoors.
AM loop antenna
Assemble the antenna and connect to the
receiver. Attach to a wall, etc. (if desired) and
face in the direction that gives the best
reception.
Antenna snap connectors
Twist the exposed wire strands together and
insert into the hole, then snap the connector
shut.
3/8 in. (10mm)
Using external antennas
FM wire antenna
Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend
vertically along a window frame or other
suitable area, etc.
Connecting antennas
Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire
antenna as shown below. To improve reception
and sound quality, connect external antennas
(see
Using external antennas
below). Always
make sure that the receiver is switched off and
unplugged from the wall outlet before making
or changing any connections.
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
FM WIRE
ANTENNA
AM
LOOP
FM UNBAL
75
ANTENNA
F connector
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