Introduction Thank you for purchasing the MFJ-1886 receive loop antenna. You new antenna is composed of High strength material for excellent rigidly and light weight. The MFJ-1886 is compact and excellent for restricted space or portable installations. The MFJ-1886 antenna frequency range extends from 30Mhz all the way down into the 500 Khz AM Broadcast bands The antenna has strong null points and a rotator is recommended for seeking out weak stations by eliminating noise or other stations.
TRANSCEIVER jack. Connect the Transmit Antenna to the XMIT ANTENNA jack. Connect the coax betweel the MFJ-1886 Loop and the LOOP ANTENNA DC-PASS jack Connect and RCA cable between the KEY jack and the KEY output on the transceiver. This may be labeled SEND or may be on a jack labeled REMOTE or ACCESSORY.
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Connections 12VDC Connect your linear supply included with the MFJ-1886TR to this port. The power requirements are 12-14VDC at 500mA. TRANSCEIVER RF input from your transceiver. XMIT ANTENNA The terminal for the transmit antenna. When off or power is removed the transceiver is connected to the transmit antenna.
Operation NULL NULL View from top side of loop Inside or outside the operation of the antenna is basically the same. Rotation of the antenna is important so turning it by hand or with a rotator will increase the effectiveness of receiving distant stations.
6. Wired and tested PC board products are covered by this warranty provided only the wired and tested PC board product is returned. Wired and tested PC boards installed in the owner’s cabinet or connected to switches, jacks, or cables, etc. sent to MFJ Enterprises, Inc. will be returned at the owner’s expense unrepaired.