C. Crane Radio Antenna User Manual

The SELECT-A-TENNA is a highly sensitive AM radio antenna that requires no con-

nection to your radio. It uses no batteries nor external power source of any kind.

Used with your radio it creates a super-sensitive radio-antenna combination better

than the most expensive radio on the retail market.

Long distance nighttime reception depends on the skywave signal. The skywave

generally fades in signal strength causing periodic interruptions in service. The

SELECT-A-TENNA boosts the weak signal and in most cases almost completely eliminates signal

dropout. For daytime listening, the SELECT-A-TENNA effectively doubles the normal listening range

of a radio station anywhere in the country. Our experience has shown that at distances of 700 miles

the antenna reduces nighttime fadeout almost entirely. Also the SELECT-A-TENNA usually helps in

rejecting an overriding station of similar frequency.

The SELECT-A-TENNA works by focusing radio waves like a magnifying lens focuses light. When

positioned correctly, the SELECT-A-TENNA focuses the signal from a distant broadcaster onto the

built-in antenna of your radio.

AM antennas (the SELECT-A-TENNA included) are directional. They work best when aimed toward

the station you are trying to receive. The position of your radio and that of the SELECT-A-TENNA

next to it are very important for maximum performance. Maximum signal strength is obtained when

the back face of the SELECT-A-TENNA is parallel to a line drawn toward the desired station (See

drawing with arrow). Keep this in mind as you follow the operating instructions below.

1. Tune your radio to any very weak AM station. It is important that the station be weak so you can

clearly detect the improvement in reception. The SELECT-A-TENNA has no noticeable effect on

strong stations.

2. Place the SELECT-A-TENNA next to the radio as shown in Drawing “A” (see over). Adjust the tun-

ing knob on the SELECT-A-TENNA and listen for changes in reception. Reception should improve

immediately. If not, try another position as shown in drawings “B”, “C”, or “D” (over) and continue with

step 3.

3. Move the SELECT-A-TENNA to various positions near the radio. You are looking for the ``sweet

spot'' where improvement is greatest. Once found, this will be the set-up that works for ALL STA-

TIONS with your radio. To fine-tune for stations in different geographic locations, rotate the radio and

SELECT-A-TENNA as a unit until you find the position that gives you the best results.

4. Finally, re-tune both the radio and the SELECT-A-TENNA (using their knobs) for best perfor-

mance.

INSTRUCTIONS

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SELECT-A-TENNA DIRECTIONS

(Also helpful for the Terk AM Advantage)