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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
ΩΩ
Ω ANTENNA
terminal as shown then extend it.
For better FM reception, you can also use a rabbit-ear TV antenna
(for indoor use only) or an outdoor VHF TV antenna. To connect the
TV antenna to the receiver, you need a VHF/ UHF/FM splitter (not
included). RadioShack stores carry a full line of quality antennas and
antenna connection accessories.
Warning: To prevent injury, read and follow all cautions and
warnings that accompany the outdoor antenna. Use 75-ohm coaxial
cable to connect an outdoor antenna to the receiver.
For the best radio reception, use an outdoor antenna. Follow these
steps to connect an outdoor FM antenna to the receiver using 75
Ω
ΩΩ
Ω
coaxial cable.
Note: If your antenna has 300
Ω
ΩΩ
Ω twin-lead cable, connect it to the FM
300Ω
ΩΩ
Ω ANTENNA terminals.
1. Disconnect the supplied FM antenna from the receiver’s
FM
300Ω
ΩΩ
Ω ANTENNA
terminal.
2. With a stripping tool, remove about 1
1
/2 inches of the 75Ω
ΩΩ
Ω
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
ΩΩ
Ω 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 cold-water pipe.
Warning: Never connect a wire to a gas pipe for grounding since
sparks might ignite the gas.