C. Crane TR1 - Manual (Page 5)

Common Questions
Q: Which wire on the AM portion of the antenna is the ground wire?
A: Either wire can be used as the ground.
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.
Helpful Information
About Your AM Advantage
Remember that no antenna can receive a radio signal that
isn’t there. When a usable radio signal is present, your
AM Advantage will improve AM reception.
Note: Generally, a practical limit to radio reception is
40-50 miles from the broadcast transmitter depending
on the terrain.
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