McIntosh C45 owner manual How to Optimize AM Reception, FM and AM Station Presets

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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 C45 is located in a noisy reception area. Locate the RAA1 away from all electronic and electrical interference sources. Ro- tate the AM Antenna to reduce interference and receive 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 AM Antenna for 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.

adjust the 1400kHz Trim- mer Capacitor C1 for maximum signal strength.

3.Repeat steps 1 and 2 until no further improve- ments can be ob- tained.

Figure 47

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 47.

2.Tune to a weak AM station near 1400kHz on the AM band. Using an appropriate NON - METALLIC tool,

FM and AM Station Presets

Preset Number

Frequency

Call Letters

City

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

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