Antenna Input Identification FM Antenna Input an “F” connector jack AM Antenna Input a 3.
Antennas Provided with the SoundWorks Radio 820HD Connect one FM antenna and the AM antenna.
Connect the FM antenna Dipole Antenna 1) The dipole antenna provides the best reception of the three antennas when properly positioned. The dipole antenna consists of an active section and a lead-in section (see illustration on previous page). 2) Position the active section of the dipole antenna against a wall or along a flat surface of a non-metallic piece of furniture. Keep the active section of the dipole as straight as possible.
Telescoping Whip Antenna The telescoping whip antenna provides good reception and can be easily adjusted. With adjustment factored in, it may perform the best of the three antennas. Once properly installed, the telescoping whip antenna will remain at any position you place it. To Install: a) Push the end of the antenna with the nut onto the FM connector. b) Slip the supplied wrench around the antenna and slip it up against the nut end of the whip antenna.
Wire Antenna 1) If all the desired FM stations have strong signal strength, the wire antenna can be used. It is the easiest of the three antennas to install and conceal. 2) Connect the wire antenna to the SoundWorks Radio 820HD by pushing the connector plug onto the FM antenna input. 3) The wire antenna can work well simply hanging down from the back of a desk or bookcase. Experiment with the position of the antenna wire, keeping it as straight and extended as possible.
AM Antenna 1) Identify the AM Antenna. 2) Fold the base as shown. 3) Snap the tab on the loop into the slot in the base to complete the AM Antenna assembly. Be careful not to pinch the connecting wire. 4) The finished antenna will stand upright, as shown. 5) Insert the AM Antenna plug into the AM antenna input, which is directly underneath the FM antenna input. 6) Position the AM antenna 8 inches away from AC power lines or equipment to minimize AM interference.
Other Antenna Options A Note About Connecting A User-Supplied FM Antenna The FM antennas and the AM antenna provided with the SoundWorks Radio 820HD will work well in most locations that get adequate FM and AM reception on conventional radio receivers. But there may an FM or AM station of interest where reception is marginal. To improve reception in marginal cases, re-positioning the antenna or using a larger antenna (or both) are the only reliable ways of improving reception.
Other Antenna Options (continued) The following suggestions must be supplied by the owner of the SoundWorks Radio 820HD. FM Reception: INDOOR FM ANTENNA OPTIONS: The common “rabbit ears” antenna (normally associated with TV reception) is a superb FM antenna. Placed on top of or behind a shelf or other large piece of furniture, this antenna provides great FM reception at a very low price.
Additional Antenna Options If you live more than 20 miles from an FM transmitter of interest and you live in a wood frame building, consider placing or mounting an FM antenna in the top of the building (attic or crawl space). Run additional coax lead-in wire to the radio. “Rabbit Ears” could be used for this purpose. It is also possible to use an FM antenna designed for outdoor use in an attic or crawl space.
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