Connecting Antennas
This section explains how to connect the indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect com- mercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.
*An indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna are sup- plied with each tuner board.
FM antenna jack
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna
The indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only.
1 Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting the tabs into the base, as shown.
AM antenna push terminals | 2 Connect both wires of the AM loop | |
| antenna to the AM push terminals, as | |
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| (The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so | |
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna | ||
they can be connected either way around). | ||
The indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only. | Make sure that the wires are attached securely and | |
| that the push terminals are gripping the bare | |
1 Attach the FM antenna, as shown. | ||
wires, not the insulation. |
Insert the plug fully into the jack.
Once the
2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix the FM antenna into position.
Thumbtacks, etc.
Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure your- self when using thumbtacks.
If you cannot achieve good reception with the indoor FM antenna, try using a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.
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Once the
Keep the antenna as far away as possible from the
If you cannot achieve good reception with the indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna.
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