Radio Shack 15-1853 Manual

RadioShack"
Cat. No.
15-1853
lndoor AM Loop Antenna
Your
RadioShack lndoor
AM
Loop Antenna helps any Alvl
radio with
a
built-in
antenna receive AM radio
stations
more clearly
in most listening locations. Great for
areas
where
AM
radio reception is weak,
the
antenna's circuitry
works with your AM radio's built-in antenna to
allow
quality
reception
of
strong signals and improved reception
of
weak signals.
Note: For indoor use only
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Be sure to remove the antenna and the supplied antenna
cable before you store or dispose
of
the packing material.
CHOOSING
A
LOCATION
To get
the best peformance from your antenna, place
it
indoors
as close to your Alt/ radio as possible. For
the
best results, make sure the antenna is away from
ob-
structions such as
metal
cabinets or bookshelves.
(High-
er frequencies are noticeably affected by
obstructions.)
Do not place the antenna near
any metal surface such
as
a refrigerator, a metal door or wall, or a
water pipe hidden
behind
a wall. This greatly reduces the antenna's
ability
to receive signals.
PREPARATION
You can connect the antenna directly to your A[t/ radio
re-
ceiver or simply place the antenna next to the
radio.
To connect the antenna directly
to an AM
radio, connect
the
supplied antenna cable's1/a-inch (3.5-mm) plug
to
ANT
oUT on the back of the antenna.
Then connect
both
of
the antenna cable's wires to
the
receiver's AN/ antenna
terminals.
Antenna Cable
ruNING THE ANTENNA
1. Turn on
your
AM radio and
tune
it
to the desired
sta-
tion (frequency).
2.
Rotate
the
antenna's
tuner
to the
same
frequency.
(The antenna's
tuner
has
frequency markings
similar
to your radio's tuner).
Tuning
Knob
Caution:
The tuner's range
of movemenl-is timited
in
each direction. Do not
try to
rotate the tuner
farther
in
the
same direction
after it
stops.
3.
Slowly move
the antenna around your
AIV radio and
place
it
in the spot where you receive the
clearest
sound.
SPECIFICATIONS
Reception
Operating
Band
.........
Antenna Cable Length
Output lmpedance
Dimensions (HWD)
;;;-;;;;#
6
Feet
(1.82
m)
....
300 Ohms
...
9
x
225lzzx
927lez
lnches
(229.1x
68.75
x 250
mm)
.........
'16.0
oz
(453.6 s)
ANT OUT Jack
Receiver
lf your
radio
has no antenna terminal, simply place
the
antenna next
to the radio. (You do not have to
connect
the antenna cable to the antenna or
radio.)
Weight
Specifications
are typical; individual units might
vary.
Specifications
are
subject
to
change and
improvement
without notice.
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1999
Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack is
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