03Connecting your equipment
Important
• The signal ground ( ) is designed to reduce noise that occurs when an antenna is connected. It is not an electrical safety ground.
FM wire antenna
•Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM UNBAL 75Ω in the same way as the AM antenna.
For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.
Using an external antenna to improve FM reception
Use an F connector to connect an external FM antenna using a coaxial 75Ω cable.
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Attaching the antenna adapter
Use the antenna adaptor to terminate the coaxial cable used with an external FM antenna.
1Cut and strip the coaxial cable to the specification shown in the diagram.
Wire mesh | Wire | Pull back |
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2Open the adaptor body by pulling apart the tabs on either side.
Tabs
3Insert the cable as shown, then use a pair of pliers to wrap the end of the wire around the binding post. Snip off the excess wire.
4Use pliers to secure the cable by pinching the clamps together, as shown.
5 Push the body cover back on.
Using an external antenna to improve AM reception
To improve AM reception, connect a
For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.
Outdoor antenna
Indoor antenna
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