Acreative 820HD User Manual
Page 9
A typical “rabbit ear” style antenna, with “F” connector
and User-Supplied Screw On to Push On adapter.
“Rabbit Ears” fully extended. This
configuration will provide the
best reception when rotated or
repositioned for peak signal strength
on a specific station.
“Rabbit Ears” in the more convenient,
one-ear vertical configuration. This
arrangement will receive most stations
well. Some experimentation will be
required to find a single location that
works on your favorite stations.
Other Antenna Options (continued)
The following suggestions must be supplied by the owner of the
SoundWorks Radio 820HD.
FM Reception:
INDOOR FM ANTENNA OPTIONS: The common “rabbit ears”
antenna (normally associated with TV reception) is a superb FM
antenna. Placed on top of or behind a shelf or other large piece
of furniture, this antenna provides great FM reception at a very
low price.
The advantages this antenna has compared to the supplied FM
dipole are:
An increase in signal strength when both arms are fully
extended.
Easier repositioning for different FM stations, especially
if the antenna is used in the "one ear vertical" mode.
The disadvantage of this antenna is its large size when both ears
are fully extended.
Look for a simple model with no extraneous loops, knobs or
switches. These features don’t help FM reception and increase
the price. Insist on an antenna with a “shielded” lead-in wire ter-
minated by an “F” style connector plug. Do not choose a model
with a flat lead wire terminated by two spade lugs. There is no
reasonable way to attach spade lugs to a SoundWorks Radio
820HD. Good examples of the desired style antenna are the
RCA ANT-110
and
RCA
ANT-111
.
-7-