You can also use an optional RadioShack shortwave antenna kit, which makes an excellent outdoor AM antenna. Connect the outdoor AM antenna wire to the receiver’s AM ANTENNA terminal as shown.
FM Antennas
Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM 300Ω ANTENNA terminal as shown then extend it.
For better FM reception, you can also use a
Warning: To prevent injury, read and follow all cautions and warnings that accompany the outdoor antenna. Use
For the best radio reception, use an outdoor antenna. Follow these steps to connect an outdoor FM antenna to the receiver using 75Ω coaxial cable.
Note: If your antenna has 300Ω
1.Disconnect the supplied FM antenna from the receiver’s FM 300Ω ANTENNA terminal.
2.With a stripping tool, remove about 11/2 inches of the 75Ω cable’s outer insulation to expose the cable’s shielding.
3.Fold back the shielding from the inner insulation.
4.Remove about 1 inch of the inner insulation from around the center wire.
5.Pull the shielding to one side. Connect the center wire to the receiver’s FM 75Ω ANTENNA terminal. Twist the shielding to secure any loose wire strands, and connect it to the GND ANTENNA terminal.
Caution: The cable’s shielding should only touch the GND ANTENNA terminal.
Note: Grounding is not necessary for reception, but we recommend it for better FM reception and to avoid damage from lightning when you use an outdoor FM antenna. Use a separate piece of thick polyvinyl insulated wire to connect the GND ANTENNA terminal to an earth ground, such as a metal
Warning: Never connect a wire to a gas pipe for grounding since sparks might ignite the gas.
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