point.(17"
each cross bar).
2)
Secure frame
to a
base.
3)
Wrap frame with four
turns
of the #22
insulated
solid
wire.
4)
Twist wire ends together approximately
2
turns
per
inch.
5)
Strip wire ends
1/2
inch
and
connect
to AM
terminals
on
back
of
TX-11b.
Drawing
A
shows
a
completed antenna.
Drawing
B
details connections
for all 3
antennas. Don't
be
afraid
to
experiment
to
discover
the
best
antenna
for
your
location.
_ —
_
frame
— —
wire
loop
17"
base
B
Some Other Thoughts
The
bulk
of
this chapter
has
been devoted
to
explanations
and
comparisons
of
different antennas
and
antenna-system installation.
We've
provided information
to
help
you
make
a
decision
on
what
can
provide
the
best signal possible
for the
TX-11
b,
using your
own
antenna.
It's
pretty
obvious
that much
time
and
attention
can be
spent
in
pursuit
of a
good signal
by
installing
a
good antenna. Especially
if
you
live
far
away from radio stations,
or in an
area with classic
reception troubles. Before throwing
up
your hands
and
despairing
the
thought
of
installing
a
more complex outdoor
antenna,
wait
a
minute! We'd like
to
remind
you
that
the
TX-11
b has
unique features
and
performance,
making
the
choices
of
antennas, feedlines,
and
installation methods less critical than with virtually
any
other tuner.
Still,
to
realize
the
maximum quality
of
performance
and
programming
excellence
offered
by
stereo stations, you'll have
to
pull
the
best
signal possible from
the air for the
TX-11
b. For
that reason,
you may
want
to
select
one of the
better antenna options.
If
it
comes down
to the
outdoor variety, with
the
effort
and
cost
involved,
you
might
be
better
off
having
the
antenna system installed
by
professionals. These folks
know
all the ins and
outs
of
quality signal
reception
for
your specific area
and
circumstances. Plus, they
do all
the
climbing around
on the
roof.
A
company that specializes
in
this
type
of
work
can
give
you an
estimate
of
what they
feel
a job
like
it
could cost, allowing
for
some further comparison
of
prices.
A
company
that does
this
type
of
work often
has a
retail outlet that stocks good
antennas, materials,
and the
hardware you'll need
(if you
decided
to
do-it-yourself).
Take time
to
check these services
out
before giving
in
or
giving
up.
dipole
ribbon antenna
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