Fm antennas – RCA STA-3850 User Manual
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Attach the antenna wires from the AM loop antenna to the
AM
and
GND
(ground)
ANTENNA
terminals.
Place the antenna on a flat surface and rotate it for the best AM
reception.
Notes:
• Keep the AM loop antenna connected even when you use
another indoor antenna or an outdoor AM antenna.
• Ensure that the antenna does not touch the receiver or any
other metal object.
• Do not place the antenna near a CD player, a personal
computer, or a TV set.
• If the wire between the AM loop antenna and your
receiver is too short, you can add extra wire, available at
your local RadioShack store.
You can also use an optional RadioShack shortwave antenna
kit (Cat. No. 278-758), which makes an excellent outdoor AM
antenna. Connect the outdoor AM antenna wire to the
receiver’s
AM ANTENNA
terminal as shown.
FM Antennas
Note:
For the best results, use 75-ohm coaxial cable to connect
an outdoor antenna to the receiver. Connect the supplied FM
antenna to the
FM 300
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.
For the best radio reception, use an outdoor antenna. Follow
these steps to connect an outdoor FM antenna to the receiver
using 75
Ω
coaxial cable.
Note: If your antenna has 300
Ω
twin-lead cable, connect it to
the
FM 300
Ω
ANTENNA
terminals.
1. Disconnect the supplied FM antenna from the receiver’s
FM 300
Ω
ANTENNA
terminal.
2. With a stripping tool, remove about 1
1
/
2
inches of the 75
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 75
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.
Inner Insulation
Outer Insulation
Shielding
Center Wire
GND
FM
300
Ω
FM
75
Ω
AM
Shielding
Center
Wire