C. Crane FMW User Manual

1001 Main Street

Fortuna, CA 95540-2008

707-725-9000 / 800-522-8863

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INSTRUCTIONS

This FM Reflect antenna is 213% better than a standard plastic dipole. It is
much less susceptible to radio noise and it provides a better signal to noise
ratio than the standard dipole. It covers the entire FM band and out
performs any amplified FM antenna when it comes to noise.

Installation

First remove all the packaging and unroll the antenna. From the following
choices provided, determine which is the most appropriate connector for
your radio or tuner:

Positioning Your Antenna

After connecting your antenna to your radio/tuner, tune to the station that
needs improvement. You will need to try the antenna in different positions to
find out where it works best. When the FM signal is good, you can
permanently mount the antenna. It is generally best to mount it to a wall away
from metal wiring and structures.
The feed line should usually be kept perpendicular to the elements for about
18” as shown in the drawing below. On a weak station try mounting the
antenna as high as conveniently possible. With careful orientation you can
reduce interfering stations.

A. “F” connector for a coaxial

connection.

B. “Balun” connector for screw type terminals. If you have an

antenna connection that requires a bare wire, cut off the
spade ends and strip wire to proper length.

C. An “alligator clip” for radios without FM antenna inputs.

Tighten both spade connectors of the balun under the screw
on the alligator clip. Attach the clip to the tip of the telescoping
antenna on your radio.

Horizontal or vertical positions
work well in average situations.

You may find bending the FM
Reflect in the approximation of a
circle produces the best results.
A substantial number of FM
station broadcast using “circular
polarization”.

If you have a favorite station
that does not come in perfect,
try bending your FM Reflect in
one of these unusual shapes.
These shapes can null out
offending multipath signals or
stations and reduce or eliminate
hissing.

18”

Circular Polarization