TERK Technologies Stereo System AM FM Tower Powered Indoor Antenna User Manual

TOWER  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
AM/FM Tower  
Powered Indoor Antenna  
 
AM Connections:  
AM Push-Button Connection:  
Your TERK antenna uses a Twin Lead Bare Wire for  
AM connections. If your radio tuner or receiver has a  
Push-Button connection, simply slip the bare wires into  
the push button connections. For a Screw Terminal  
connection, for wrap the bare wires around the screw  
terminals and tighten. See Figs. 2/3.  
Power Connection:  
Plug the small end of the included power supply into the  
jack located on the Slip-On Coaxial connector at the end  
of the FM Lead. Plug the large end of the power supply  
into any working electrical outlet.  
NOTE: When plugged into an electrical outlet, your TERK  
antenna will remain “ON”. This is not a problem because  
the AC adapter uses very little power. To turn “OFF” the  
power supply, it must be plugged into a switched outlet.  
Some late model radio tuners and receivers come with a  
switched outlet located on the back. It is safe to use this  
outlet for the TERK power supply.  
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Locating Your AM/FM Tower  
For Best Results  
1. All antennas are affected by electromagnetic fields.  
To maximize performance, position your AM/FM  
Tower antenna away from direct contact with  
receivers, tuners, CD players, TVs and computers.  
Note: Antennas work best when CD players, VCRs  
and computers are turned off.  
2. Keep the antenna away from large metal objects.  
Placing the AM/FM Tower near a window often  
provides the best results.  
3. On occasions, certain areas in your home may be null  
points or dead spots where no radio signal can be  
received. This may also occur in metal-frame buildings  
and houses with aluminum siding. In this case, simply  
move your antenna, trying different locations, until the  
best reception is achieved.  
4. In weak signal areas, optimun tuning is achieved with  
your receiver's scan button in the off position.  
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Helpful Information  
About Your AM/FM Tower  
Remember that no antenna can receive a radio signal that  
isn’t there. When a usable radio signal is present, your  
AM/FM Tower will improve AM and FM reception.  
Note: Generally, a practical limit to radio reception is  
40-50 miles from the broadcast transmitter depending  
on the terrain.  
Gain Control Knob:  
Located on the front of the AM/FM Tower is the gain  
control knob. The gain control is the mechanism which  
either increases or decreases the antenna’s amplifier  
intensity. The further away you are from the radio signal,  
the more you increase the gain. If you are very close to  
the radio signal, signal saturation occurs, lowering the  
gain will decrease the amount of distortion. See Fig. 4.  
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Fig. 4  
 
Limited Warranty  
TERK TECHNOLOGIES CORP. (TERK) warrants this product against defects in materials  
or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. During this warranty period,  
this product will be repaired or replaced, at TERK’s option, without charge.  
Please read your instructions thoroughly and use this product only as directed. This  
warranty does not cover any damage due to commercial use, accident, misuse, abuse,  
or negligence. This warranty is valid only in the United States of America.  
Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the  
consumer. TERK shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for  
breach of any expressed or implied warranty on this product, except to the extent  
prohibited by applicable law. Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a  
particular purpose on this product is limited to the duration of this warranty.  
Common Questions  
Q: My TERK antenna does not work with my boom box. What can I do?  
A: You can only use a TERK antenna on a system where there is an input  
for an external antenna. Some portable boom box radios do not have  
such an input.  
Q: Can I extend the wire on my FM antenna to place it on a window sill or  
somewhere away from my receiver?  
A: You can extend the wire with RG-59 cable and a two-way F connector.  
These items are available at any electronics store.  
Q: When I touch the antenna, it works better. How come?  
A: When you touch the antenna and your feet are touching the ground, you are  
acting as a giant antenna. You can only accurately judge how the antenna is  
working when you let it go.  
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