C. Crane TCAR, Twin Coil Ferrite Grounding the Antenna Element, Frequently Asked Questions

If radio noise is present, many times
grounding the ANTENNA ELEMENT will
reduce it significantly. It is not necessary
to ground the antenna if there is no radio
noise. The easiest way to ground the
ANTENNA ELEMENT is to place a #10
solid copper wire three or four feet into
the ground. The end of the wire is then
connected to the ground lug on the
ANTENNA ELEMENT. The wire can either be wrapped around the lug
or shaped with needle nose pliers first. You can mount the ELEMENT
away from where you have placed the three or four feet of wire into the
ground but it is best to keep the distance as short as possible. If there is
radio noise, the lead from the grounding point to the ANTENNA
ELEMENT may pick up additional radio noise. Moisture content of the
soil may also affect performance. Damp soil is better than dry soil.
Q. Does the Select-A-Tenna help with the Twin Coil Ferrite AM
Antenna?
A. The Select-A-Tenna when used in conjunction with the
Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna, produces curious results and in
some cases marked improvement.
Special note to people who love AM radio: I use my Select-A-
Tenna along with my Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna (TCF) for best
reception. Heavy static normally destroys radio reception on my
bedside CCRadio. I now use the Select-A-Tenna to eliminate
noise at the radio by careful tuning. I then import a clean signal
from the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna head only 15' away. I have
never received a better signal in my life. — Bob Crane
Q. Where can I get more information on the Twin Coil Ferrite AM
Antenna by C.Crane Specifications?
A. Please check ccrane.com for complete technical specifications.
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Grounding the Antenna Element
Frequently Asked Questions
Ground Lug