How To Optimize Am Reception - McIntosh MHT100 Owner's Manual

How to Optimize AM Reception

The McIntosh RAA1 Remote AM Antenna is designed to
provide the best in AM Reception especially if the tuner or
A/V unit is located in a noisy reception area. Locate the
RAA1 away from all electronic and electrical interference
sources. Rotate the antenna to reduce interference and re-
ceive maximum signal strength.
Notes: The RAAI Remote AM Antenna of the TM1 has been
factory adjusted for optimum reception in a typical
urban location. If you wish to customize the antenna for
the best possible performance in your location, have
your dealer perform the two adjustment operations
listed below.
An additional
long wire AM
antenna or
external
ground can be
connected to
the GND and
ANT terminals
if desired.
1. Tune to a weak
AM station near
600kHz on the
AM band. Using an appropriate NON - METALLIC
Preset Number
FM 1
FM 2
FM 3
FM 4
FM 5
FM 6
FM 7
FM 8
FM 9
AM 1
AM 2
AM 3
AM 4
AM 5
AM 6
AM 7
AM 8
AM 9
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Figure 71
FM and AM Station Presets
Frequency
How to Optimize AM Reception
tool, adjust the 600kHz Transformer L1 for maximum
signal strength. Refer to figure 71.
2. Tune to a weak AM station near 1400kHz on the AM
band. Using an appropriate NON - METALLIC tool,
adjust the 1400kHz Trimmer Capacitor C1 for maxi-
mum signal strength. Refer to figure 71.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until no further improvements can
be obtained.
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