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CAUTION: Read All Instructions

Before Operating Equipment

300 Industrial Park Road

Starkville, MS 39759 USA

Tel: 662-323-5869 Fax: 662-323-6551

COPYRIGHT

2015 MFJ Enterprises Inc.

MFJ-1886TR

Receive Loop Antenna

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for MFJ-1886TR

Page 1: ...Equipment 300 Industrial Park Road Starkville MS 39759 USA Tel 662 323 5869 Fax 662 323 6551 COPYRIGHT 2015 MFJ Enterprises Inc MFJ 1886TR Receive Loop Antenna INSTRUCTION MANUAL All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 2: ... mounting location well away from any other transmitting antennas Transmitting signals close to the MFJ 1886TR will damage the internal amplifier This antenna can be used indoors if desired Rotating the antenna by hand is a good way to null noise or other broadcast stations in the area Indoor locations tend to have more noise sources than outdoor locations so keep that in mind if you decide to use...

Page 3: ...he coax betweel the MFJ 1886 Loop and the LOOP ANTENNA DC PASS jack 4 Connect and RCA cable between the KEY jack and the KEY output on the transceiver This may be labeled SEND or may be on a jack labeled REMOTE or ACCESSORY This is the line that would be used to key a linear amplifier 5 Connect up the 12VDC power source that came with the MFJ 1886 1 2 3 4 5 Wiring What You Will Need 1 Coax Jumper ...

Page 4: ... a balun with continuity to ground to this port RCA terminal to connect to the SEND or KEY output of the transceiver This is usually the connection used to key an amplifier Check your radio manual for the proper connections When off the transmit antenna is selected by default When ON the Loop Antenna is connected to the transceiver When the KEY line is shorted to ground the transmit antenna is sel...

Page 5: ...ing the noise source in the direction of the null point It is not necessary for you to know which direction the antenna is pointed simply rotate the antenna until you hear the noise go away or it is greatly reduced You may not be able to null close or very strong stations because their signal may be coming from multiple directions bouncing around When you null a station it allows you to hear other...

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Page 8: ... This warranty is NOT void for owners who attempt to repair defective units Technical consultation is available by calling 662 323 5869 5 This warranty does not apply to kits sold by or manufactured by MFJ Enterprises Inc 6 Wired and tested PC board products are covered by this warranty provided only the wired and tested PC board product is returned Wired and tested PC boards installed in the owne...

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