Connecting Antennas
This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.
AM antenna push terminals
FM antenna jack
Connecting the AM Loop Antenna
The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only.
1Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting the tabs into the base, as shown.
Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna
The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.
1Attach the FM antenna, as shown.
Insert the plug fully into the jack.
Once your
2Use 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 supplied indoor FM antenna, try using a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.
2Connect both wires of the AM loop antenna to the AM push terminals, as shown.
The antenna connection is polarity sensitive. Connect the black wire to the ground terminal
( ). Connect the other wire to the other terminal. Make sure that the wires are attached securely and that the push terminals are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation.
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Once your
Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commer- cially available outdoor AM antenna.
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