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Antenna connections

Connecting the included antennas

Assembling the AM loop antenna
2. Bend.
1. Remove.
3. Insert in holes.
Connecting the AM loop antenna
1. Insert the antenna wire while
pressing the lever.
2. Release the lever to fasten the
antenna wire in place.

¢Installing the antenna

qTuning in a broadcast ( page 14).
wListening to the sound, move the antenna to
find the position in which there is less noise.
eInstall the antenna.
Fasten the tip of the antenna using tape, etc.
NOTE:
The S-81’s ground terminal ( ) is the ground
for the AM loop antenna. It is not a safety
ground.
It is not possible to achieve good reception for
AM broadcasts if the AM loop antenna is
placed near a metallic object.

Connecting an outdoor antenna

In some cases better reception can be achieved by using an outdoor antenna.
FM indoor antenna
(Included)
AM loop antenna
(Included)
FM outdoor antenna
AM loop antenna
(Included)
Ground
AM outdoor antenna
FM antenna
adapter
75/ohms
coaxial
cable
300/ohms feeder cable

¢Where to install the outdoor

antenna
Place the antenna in the position in which
reception is the best.
Place away from streets or railroad tracks to
avoid the influence of cars or trains.

¢Connecting the FM outdoor

antenna
•We recommend using a 75 /ohms coaxial
cable to avoid interference from other
equipment.
Be sure to disconnect the included FM antenna.

¢Connecting an AM outdoor

antenna
Be sure to connect the ground wire to the
ground terminal ( ).
Be sure to also connect the included AM loop
antenna.
NOTE:
Do not place under power transmission lines.
Doing so is extremely dangerous.
•To avoid attracting lightning, do not place in
too high a position.
Connecting the ground wire to a gas pipe is
extremely dangerous. Never do so under any
circumstances.
Use an FM antenna adapter (commercially
available) suited for the S-81’s antenna terminal.
Refer to the FM antenna adapter’s operating
instructions for instructions on connecting the
antenna cable to the FM antenna adapter.
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