Using high-quality, 75
Ω
cable terminated with a PAL connector
(1)
,
connect your FM antenna to the socket marked
FM ANTENNA 1
on the rear of your T32R
(2)
. The antenna should be matched to a
75
Ω
load and designed for the 87.5 – 108.0 MHz FM band.
Even if you do not have a high-performance outdoor antenna, you
can still use your T32R, although at reduced capability
(3)
. To do so
you need to fit the FM T-ribbon as shown in the diagram. You may
need to experiment to find a suitable position and orientation for
the ‘arms’ of the ‘T’ to receive maximum signal strength.
The T32R may be connected to a cable FM distribution system
using the socket labelled
FM ANTENNA 2
(4)
.
outdoor
antenna
t-ribbon
cable radio
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fm antenna
In order to receive FM radio signals, your T32R needs to be connected to a suitable
FM antenna or cable distribution system. To get the best performance, you should use
a dedicated, high-performance outdoor FM antenna or a connection to a cable
distribution system.
1. For a number of countries, an F-type connector is fitted to the T32R
2. If your antenna has a 300
Ω
impedance (like the T-ribbon, see above), use the
300/75
Ω
adaptor supplied. If you are unsure of the impedance of your FM
antenna, you should contact the antenna supplier or an antenna specialist
3. A T-ribbon antenna will only allow you to receive stations which provide a strong
signal, so your choice of available stations is usually much reduced compared to
an outdoor FM antenna
4. Both inputs
FM ANTENNA 1
and
2
are electrically identical. They are named
differently for your convenience only
antenna
cable
1
2
75 ohm
F M
A N T E N N A
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