TEAC DR-H358i Owners Manual - Page 6

Connecting Antennas 2, FM Outdoor Antenna

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Connecting Antennas (2) FM Outdoor Antenna In an area where FM signals are weak, it will be necessary to use a 75 Ω unbalanced-type outdoor FM antenna. Generally, a 3-element antenna will be sufficient; if you live in an area where the FM signals are particularly weak, it may be necessary to use one with 5 or more elements. < Disconnect the DAB/FM indoor antenna when using an outdoor antenna. DAB Outdoor Antenna In an area where DAB signals are weak, it will be necessary to use an outdoor DAB antenna. There are 2 major types available. Dipole: For use in marginal signal areas. This type of antenna is omni directional and should increase the strength of all DAB stations being received. Multi-element antenna: Also for use in marginal or poor signal areas. This type of antenna is directional and has high gain. This antenna needs to be pointed at the transmitter you want to listen to. Multi-element Dipole < Disconnect the DAB/FM indoor antenna when using an outdoor antenna. < It is possible to use a TV antenna or an FM antenna to receive DAB signals. This may give a stronger signal than an indoor antenna. You would need to change the plug on your TV/FM antenna to an F type, and it may also be necessary to use a signal booster to enhance the signal. 6

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Connecting Antennas (2)
FM Outdoor Antenna
In an area where FM signals are weak, it will be necessary to use a
75 Ω unbalanced-type outdoor FM antenna. Generally, a 3-element
antenna will be sufficient; if you live in an area where the FM signals
are particularly weak, it may be necessary to use one with 5 or more
elements.
<
Disconnect the DAB/FM indoor antenna when using an outdoor
antenna.
DAB Outdoor Antenna
In an area where DAB signals are weak, it will be necessary to use an
outdoor DAB antenna. There are 2 major types available.
Dipole:
For use in marginal signal areas. This type of antenna is omni
directional and should increase the strength of all DAB stations being
received.
Multi-element antenna:
Also for use in marginal or poor signal areas. This type of antenna is
directional and has high gain. This antenna needs to be pointed at the
transmitter you want to listen to.
Multi-element
Dipole
<
Disconnect the DAB/FM indoor antenna when using an outdoor
antenna.
<
It is possible to use a TV antenna or an FM antenna to receive DAB
signals. This may give a stronger signal than an indoor antenna.
You would need to change the plug on your TV/FM antenna to
an F type, and it may also be necessary to use a signal booster to
enhance the signal.