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C. Crane Twin Coil Ferrite Operating Instructions Manual
Summary of Twin Coil Ferrite
Page 1
Twin coil ferrite ™ please read all the instructions completely before use and save this manual for future reference. Am antenna by operating instructions.
Page 2: Optional Accessories:
25 ft. Remote installation kit optional accessories: cable coupler for use with cables 75 ft. In length 50 ft. Remote installation kit kits include 25 ft. Or 50 ft. Of ps2 cable, connector grease and coax seal. Before use please read important safety instructions on pages 13 - 14 before use. It is i...
Page 3: Using The Twin Coil Ferrite
Parts list ........................................................................... 4 battery installation ........................................................... 4 connection to power ........................................................ 4 initial setup ......................................
Page 4: Parts List
1) tuner control 2) antenna element 3) ferrite stick 4) 1/8" mono to rca connector patchcord 5) rca female patchcord to two bare wire ends remove the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the tuner control. Connect the battery. The antenna will run for approximately 45 hours on battery power. T...
Page 5: Tuner Control
These instructions cover the basic setup. Attach one end of the 5' ps2 cable to the jack, labeled to antenna, on the back of the tuner control unit. The arrow on the plug should face up. Please, do not force the plug into the tuner control. It will plug in nicely when the pins are aligned. 1/8" mono...
Page 6: Getting Started
The first time you use the twin coil ferrite am antenna by c. Crane it takes time, planning, and a little bit of patience. You will need to re-check and re-tune the unit to find the best position. After you have found the best spot for the tuner control, ferrite stick, and antenna element, you can t...
Page 7: Tuner Control
Place the tuner control in a comfortable location relative to your radio. Place the antenna element a few feet away. If the antenna element is placed too close to the radio, it will cause noise on your radio. 1. Put the ferrite stick on top of the radio near the center. The position shown in the pho...
Page 8: Using The Twin Coil Ferrite
You can directly connect the twin coil ferrite am antenna by c. Crane to a home stereo by connecting the 1/8" mono x rca con- trol patchcord to the rca x two wire patchcord, as shown below left. You can then attach one wire to the ground and one wire to the am terminal on the back of the receiver, a...
Page 9: Using The Twin Coil Ferrite
If after thorough testing, you find the antenna element must be mounted outdoors for best reception, you may order additional cable in 25' or 50' lengths (refer to the inside cover for optional accessories). Generally, you will only need to mount the antenna outdoors if radio noise and static reduce...
Page 10: Lightning Protection
Lightning poses a serious hazard to you and to your radio equipment. Your antenna is a conductor. If it is struck by lightning (or touched by a live power line), it will conduct this electricity into your home. Safety precautions require that you equip your antenna with lightning protection equipmen...
Page 11: Frequently Asked Questions
If radio noise is present, many times grounding the antenna element will reduce it significantly. It is not necessary to ground the antenna if there is no radio noise. The easiest way to ground the antenna element is to place a #10 solid copper wire three or four feet into the ground. The end of the...
Page 12: Radio Noise Troubleshooting
Page 12 twin coil ferrite ™ am antenna by c.Crane radio noise troubleshooting am radio noise problems and possible solutions if you hear an annoying buzz when listening to am radio, it’s most likely radio noise. Here are some of the usual culprits: • dimmer switch (even in an adjacent room). • light...
Page 13: Safety Instructions
Twin coil ferrite ™ am antenna by c.Crane page 13 read before operating equipment save these instructions 1) read and understand all safety and operating instructions before the twin coil ferrite am antenna by c. Crane is operated. 2) retain instructions: the safety and operating instructions should...
Page 14: Warning:
Page 14 twin coil ferrite ™ am antenna by c.Crane 10) if the antenna is stored for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and remove the batteries. This will prevent damage caused by lightning or power line surges and battery acid from leaking inside of the antenna. 11) never attempt t...
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Twin coil ferrite ™ am antenna by c.Crane page 15 city frequency date time p ersonal s tation l og station call letters please feel free to copy this page..
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Model: twin coil ferrite ™ am antenna by c. Crane this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cau...