Terk TOWER User Manual

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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.

Limited Warranty

Audiovox Corporation (Audiovox) warrants this product against defects in materials or
workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase. During this period, this
product will be replaced without charge. This warranty does not cover any damage
due to acts of nature, commercial use, accident, misuse, abuse or negligence. This
warranty is only valid in the USA. Replacement as provided under this warranty is the
exclusive remedy of the consumer. Audiovox shall not be liable for any incidental or
consequential damages for breach of any express or implied warranty on this product,
except to the extent that limitations of this sort are prohibited by applicable law.
THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURCHASE EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR
EITHER SORT ARE REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AND IN SUCH CASE, EACH
WARRANTY IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE ONE YEAR.

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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Making Connections
With Your New AM/FM Tower

Radio tuners and receivers can have different connections
for your new Tower antenna. Please find the connection
that best matches your tuner or receiver and follow the
listed instructions.

FM Connections:

75 Ohm Coaxial:

Your TERK antenna has a Slip-On Coaxial connector on
the FM lead. Simply slide the connector onto the coaxial
terminal. See Fig. 1.

75 Ohm Push-Button Connection:

If your Radio tuner or receiver has Push-Button terminals
for FM you will need to use the supplied RED 75 Ohm
matching transformer. First slide the RED 75 Ohm
matching transformer into the connector on the FM lead
of the antenna. Next slide the Red wire into the terminal
marked “FM 75 Ohm”. Lastly connect the BLACK wire into
the terminal marked “FM Ground” or “GND”. See Fig. 2.

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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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