TWIN COIL FERRITE AM ANTENNA
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Antenna Operation
With a Home Stereo
You can directly connect the Twin
Coil Ferrite AM Antenna by
C. Crane to a home stereo by
connecting the 1/8” Mono x RCA
con trol patchcord to the RCA x two
wire patchcord, as shown.
You can then attach one wire to the
Ground and one wire to the AM
terminal on the back of the receiver,
as shown below. Most of the time
you will find spring clips or screw
terminals. It will not matter which
wire you connect to which terminal.
Next, plug the other end into the jack labeled To Radio on the Tuner
Control. If you want to experiment or if your receiver does not have
antenna terminals, you can also use the Ferrite Stick on whatever “loop”
or “loopstick antenna” that was supplied with the receiver.
1. Tune your radio to any weak AM frequency. It is important that the
station be weak so you can clearly detect the improvement in
reception.
2. Rotate the Fine Tune control, it will click on and the red LED light
indicator will come on. Turn the Coarse Tune control knob slowly and
you will likely notice a change in reception at some point on the dial.
Turn the Coarse Tune control until you notice the most signal
improvement.
3. Adjust the Fine Tune control for the best reception possible.
4. Now orientate the Antenna Element for best reception. In most cases,
the Antenna Element does not have to be adjusted again.
After you have found the best spot for the Tuner Control and Antenna
Element you can take the time to secure and make permanent the
installation to your liking.
Back of Receiver
AM GND
With a Loop Antenna
Occasionally a home receiver will include a loop type antenna. You can
use the Ferrite Stick in conjunction with a loop, as shown at right. Move
the Ferrite Stick around until you find the “sweet spot” that works best.
