C. Crane Twin Coil Ferrite User manual

PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE
USE AND SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
TWIN COIL FERRITE®
AM ANTENNA
BY
C.C.RFINE-

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For your future reference:
Serial No. (Found inside battery compartment): ___________________ _
Date of purchase/ Name & address of dealer: _____________________
_________________________________________________________ _
The box should contain the Antenna Element, AC 9 Volt Adapter, 5’ PS2
Connection Cable, Tuner Control, 1/8” Mono to RCA Connector
Patchcord, 1” Piece of Hook and Loop Fastener for Ferrite Stick,
Mounting Screws, RCA Female Patchcord to Two Bare Wire Ends, and
the Ferrite Stick.
One Year Limited Warranty.
If anything is missing or damaged, please contact C. Crane
immediately. We recommend that you keep the box in the unlikely event
that your product needs servicing.
Unpacking
Thank you for purchasing the Twin Coil Ferrite®AM Antenna by C. Crane.
The antenna can be used on a small portable or desktop radio with
excellent results. It is also the rst AM antenna that can provide
exceptional improvement to a large home stereo system. It can actually
reduce static and radio noise on AM.
Introduction / Owners Record

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Safety Instructions
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before use. It is
important to read and understand all instructions. Keep these
precautions and instructions where all who will use this antenna will read
them.
WARNING: To prevent re or electric shock hazard do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not open the unit.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied service
personnel.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND
ARROWHEAD
WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU
OF "DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE ANTENNA.
CAUTION: TO
REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE THE
BACK. NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
THE
EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN
THE TRIANGLE IS
A WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU
OF IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THIS ANTENNA.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
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Safety Instructions
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 be
retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings: All warnings on this appliance and all operating
instructions should be followed.
4. Water and Moisture: The Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna should not
be used near water. Do not use near a bathtub, washbowl, laundry
tub, kitchen sink, wet basement, swimming pool, etc. Risk of electric
shock may result.
5. Unplug the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna from the AC power adapter
before cleaning. Only use a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior
surfaces of the antenna.
6. Do not place the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna on an unstable cart,
stand, bracket or table. The antenna may fall, causing serious
personal injury and or damage to the antenna may result.
7. Heat: Never put the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna in direct sunlight or
behind glass such as a car's interior. The antenna should be kept
away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other appliances that produce heat.
8. AC Wall Adapter: The AC Wall Adapter should be positioned so it is
not walked on, pinched, or items placed on top of it. All power and
connector cables should be routed away from walkways or areas of
foot tra󰀩c to avoid being tripped on. Always unplug the AC power
adapter by gripping the adapter unit and pulling it out of the wall
socket. Never pull on the cord. Always operate the Twin Coil Ferrite
AM Antenna using the correct supplied AC wall adapter. Adapters that
are not correctly rated can damage the antenna. If you are not sure of
the correct AC wall adapter, consult your dealer.
9. Never insert objects of any kind into the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna
through openings. The objects may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts causing damage to the antenna.

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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 to service the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna by
C. Crane yourself. Removing the cover may expose you to
dangerous voltage levels and will void the warranty. Refer all
servicing to authorized service personnel.
12. The Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna by C. Crane should be serviced by
qualied service personnel when:
a) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the antenna;
b) The antenna has been exposed to rain;
c) The antenna does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
d) The antenna has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
13. The user should not attempt to service this antenna beyond that
described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be
referred to qualied service personnel.
Safety Instructions

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Table of Contents
Introduction/Owners Record....................................................
Safety Instructions ..................................................................
Parts List .................................................................................
Initial Setup .............................................................................
Connection to Power................................................................
Battery Installation (Optional) ..................................................
Antenna Operation..................................................................
With a Portable Radio .......................................................
With a Home Stereo ..........................................................
With a Loop Antenna .........................................................
Remote Installation .................................................................
Grounding the Antenna Element..............................................
Outdoor Installation Precautions .............................................
Radio Noise ............................................................................
Radio Noise Troubleshooting...................................................
Specications ..........................................................................
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1) Antenna Element
2) AC 9 Volt Adapter
3) 5’ PS2 Connection Cable
6) 1” Piece of Hook & Loop
Fastener for Ferrite Stick
7) Mounting Screws
Parts List
4) Tuner Control
5) 1/8” 5’ Mono to RCA Connector
Patchcord
8) RCA Female Patchcord to Two
Bare Wire Ends
9) Ferrite Stick

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Initial Setup
Connection to Radio and
Antenna
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.
Connecting Antenna Element
The other end of the PS2 cable
will plug into the jack on the
Antenna Element labeled To
Control Box. The arrow on this
plug should also face up.
Antenna Element
The rst 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 nd the best position.
After you have found the best spot for the Tuner Control, Ferrite Stick,
and Antenna Element, you can take the time to secure and make
permanent the installation to your liking. The Ferrite Stick can be xed to
the radio using the included hook and loop fastener.
If you have a problem nding a location for the Antenna Element that
produces good results, be sure to try di󰀨erent areas within 50' of your
radio. If you nd a good position, you have the option of locating the
Antenna Element there. If you need to mount the Antenna Element away
from the radio for best reception, you may order additional cable in
longer lengths.
Please refer to ccrane.com for optional accessories.
Tuner Control
To Radio To Antenna 9VDC
PS2 cable
To Antenna
1/8” Mono
x RCA
To Radio

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Antenna Operation
With a Portable Radio
To use the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna with a radio that does not have
antenna connectors:
1. Find the patchcord with the 1/8” x RCA male connector.
2. Insert the RCA plug into the Ferrite Stick.
3. Insert the other end of the patchcord into the jack labeled To Radio on
the Tuner Control. (See photo on page 9.)
RCA Connector Ferrite Stick
Battery Installation (Optional)
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. the 9 Volt battery
(not included) is automatically disconnected
when the AC adapter is plugged in.
Note: Operating on battery power can improve
reception over AC power.
Connection to Power
The AC adapter is simply plugged
into the wall and then into the jack
labeled: “9V DC” on the back of
the Tuner Control.
To Radio To Antenna 9VDC
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