Twin Coil Ferrite™ AM Antenna By Operating Instructions PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE USE AND SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Before Use Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on pages 13 - 14 before use. It is important to read and understand all instructions. For your future reference: Serial No. (found inside battery compartment) Date of purchase Name and address of dealer Optional Accessories: 25 ft. Remote Installation Kit 50 ft. Remote Installation Kit Kits include 25 ft. or 50 ft. of PS2 cable, connector grease and coax seal. Cable Coupler For Use With Cables 75 ft.
Table of Contents Parts List ........................................................................... 4 Battery Installation ........................................................... 4 Connection to Power ........................................................ 4 Initial Setup ....................................................................... 5 Getting Started .................................................................. 6 Using the Twin Coil Ferrite™ AM Antenna With a Portable Radio ........
Parts List 1 4 2 5 3 1) 2) 3) 4) TUNER CONTROL ANTENNA ELEMENT FERRITE STICK 1/8" Mono to RCA Connector Patchcord 5) RCA Female Patchcord to Two Bare Wire Ends 6) 1" Piece of Hook and Loop Fastener for FERRITE STICK (not shown) 7) AC Adapter (not shown) 8) 5' Connection Cable (not shown) Battery Installation Remove the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the TUNER CONTROL. Connect the battery. The antenna will run for approximately 45 hours on battery power.
Initial Setup These instructions cover the basic setup. Attach one end of the 5' PS2 cable to the jack, labeled To Antenna, on the back of the TUNER CONTROL unit. The arrow on the plug should face up. Please, DO NOT force the plug into the TUNER CONTROL. It will plug in nicely when the pins are aligned. TUNER CONTROL 1/8" Mono x RCA To Radio PS2 cable To Antenna The other end of the PS2 cable will plug into the jack on the ANTENNA ELEMENT labeled To Control Box.
Getting Started The first time you use the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna by C. Crane it takes time, planning, and a little bit of patience. You will need to re-check and re-tune the unit to find the best position. After you have found the best spot for the TUNER CONTROL, FERRITE STICK, and ANTENNA ELEMENT, you can take the time to secure and make permanent the installation to your liking. The FERRITE STICK can be fixed to the radio using the included hook and loop fastener.
Using the Twin Coil Ferrite™ AM Antenna by C.Crane With a Portable Radio Place the TUNER CONTROL in a comfortable location relative to your radio. Place the ANTENNA ELEMENT a few feet away. If the ANTENNA ELEMENT is placed too close to the radio, it will cause noise on your radio. LED Indicator Light FINE TUNE COARSE TUNE TUNER CONTROL 1. Put the FERRITE STICK on top of the radio near the center. The position shown in the photo (below) is a good position when the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna by C.
Using the Twin Coil Ferrite™ AM Antenna by C.Crane With a Home Stereo You can directly connect the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna by C. Crane to a home stereo by connecting the 1/8" Mono x RCA control patchcord to the RCA x two wire patchcord, as shown below left. You can then attach one wire to the GROUND and one wire to the AM terminal on the back of the receiver, as shown below right. Most of the time you will find spring clips or screw terminals.
Using the Twin Coil Ferrite™ AM Antenna by C.Crane With a Loop Antenna Occasionally a home receiver will include a loop type antenna. You can use the FERRITE STICK in conjunction with a loop, as shown at right. Move the FERRITE STICK around until you find the “sweet spot” that works best. Some older receivers have a ferrite stick similar to the one we provide. In this case, for best reception, put them parallel to each other and find the “sweet spot”.
Remote Installation of Antenna Element (Cont.) Included with the Optional Remote Installation Kit is Silicone Grease and Coax-Seal. Apply silicone grease to the cable connector before plugging into the ANTENNA ELEMENT. Also apply Coax-Seal to the perimeter seam of the plastic case, screw holes, cable connection and ground lug. This will provide water resistance. Outdoor Installation Precautions Lightning Protection Lightning poses a serious hazard to you and to your radio equipment.
Grounding the Antenna Element If radio noise is present, many times grounding the ANTENNA ELEMENT will reduce it significantly. It is not necessary to ground the antenna if there is no radio noise. The easiest way to ground the ANTENNA ELEMENT is to place a #10 solid copper wire three or four feet into Ground Lug the ground. The end of the wire is then connected to the ground lug on the ANTENNA ELEMENT. The wire can either be wrapped around the lug or shaped with needle nose pliers first.
Radio Noise Troubleshooting AM RADIO NOISE PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS If you hear an annoying buzz when listening to AM radio, it’s most likely radio noise. Here are some of the usual culprits: • Dimmer switch (even in an adjacent room). • Lights: fluorescent light, "touch lamp" type fixtures, automatic night lights, motion-activated outdoor lights, dying bulbs, blinking bulbs. • Nearby television or computer. • Electronic bug and pest controllers. • Faulty electrical switch. • Radios & scanners.
Safety Instructions READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna by C. Crane is operated. 2) Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3) Heed Warnings: All warnings on this appliance and all operating instructions should be followed. 4) Water and Moisture: The Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna by C. Crane should not be used near water.
Safety Instructions 10) If the antenna is stored for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and remove the batteries. This will prevent damage caused by lightning or power line surges and battery acid from leaking inside of the antenna. 11) Never attempt to service the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna by C. Crane yourself. Removing the cover may expose you to dangerous voltage levels and will void the warranty. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel.
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Model: TWIN COIL FERRITE™ AM ANTENNA BY C. CRANE THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS. 1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND 2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
