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How to Optimize AM Reception
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 antenna to reduce interference and re-
ceive 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 antenna for
How to Optimize AM Reception
Figure 88
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 -
METALLIC
tool,
adjust the 600kHz Transformer L1 for maximum signal
strength. Refer to figure 88.
2. Tune to a weak
AM station near
1400kHz on the
AM band. Using
an appropriate
NON -
METAL-
LIC
tool, adjust
the 1400kHz
Trimmer Capaci-
tor C1 for maxi-
mum signal
strength. Refer
to figure 88.
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
6. Press the numbered push-button corresponding to the
Station’s Preset Number.
7. Press and release the REVIEW Push-button to review
all of the available presets stations, press the REVIEW
Push-button a second time to stay on the current Preset.
Note: FM Broadcast Band Indications are in Megahertz,
in the US and Canada, and change frequency in
100kHz steps. The second digit to the right of the
dot which displays a 0, is used for FM stations in
various locations other than the US where stations
change in 50Hz steps. AM Broadcast Band
indications are in kilohertz and change frequency in
10kHz steps.
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