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26th May 2023, 11:18 am | #1 |
Octode
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GEC BC4940 aerial connection AM?
Hello all
I've been enjoying my GEC BC4940 in my work shop for many years. That's until they switched off Absolute Radio off permanently on MW. Now I struggle to pick up a clear station without some sort of permanent static interference and the station is in and out of reception. I've moved the radio closer to the strongest signals and linked a wire aerial (length of straight wire) to my workshop racking which has improved things dramatically and I can now get a couple of clear stations without interference. Radio Wales, Smooth and radio Gloucester. I can also pick up radio Caroline fairly well which I was very excited about as this is more my thing . However radio Caroline is suffering interference. To improve things I've ordered an external aerial that has a stereo 3.5mm jack connection or it can be used inductively placed close to the set. However, I would prefer to connect it up if possible. Would the aerial I've bought be using all 3 parts or connections of the jack plug? Or will it use one section of the plug or will it also benefit an earth connection? I've only ever seen mono jack plugs used as aerial connections and even mono to coax adapters. I know it will be easy to hook up a length of wire to each output connection of the stereo jack plug to see what path the aerial is connected to. My set obviously has a knurled screw type connection for an aerial connection and not a jack socket. I guess what I'm asking is I've got to cut the one end of the jack plugs off but which wire is it most likely to be to connect to set. Also your thoughts on the aerial set up. It's also tuneable itself. Many thanks Dave |
26th May 2023, 12:08 pm | #2 |
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Re: Gec bc4940 aerial connection am
Any instructions with the new aerial?
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26th May 2023, 12:18 pm | #3 |
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Re: Gec bc4940 aerial connection am
I'm waiting for it to arrive today.
Just hoping that perhaps the experts on here had come across this type before. |
26th May 2023, 12:19 pm | #4 |
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Re: Gec bc4940 aerial connection am
I think that aerial doesn't necessarily need a physical connection to the set.
Keep your set with the wire aerial and put the tecsun AN-100 (or is it the 200?) loop near the set and see what happens. They get decent reviews. ps, you can download the manual online for free |
26th May 2023, 12:25 pm | #5 |
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Re: Gec bc4940 aerial connection am
Just seen that there are a few threads on this forum about the aerial you've bought
This may help https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/....php?p=1415083 |
26th May 2023, 12:26 pm | #6 |
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Re: Gec bc4940 aerial connection am
This is about all I can glean at the moment, below.
Tecsun AN200 The AN200 tunable indoor loop antenna can really improve the reception of Medium Wave stations on most radios throughout the entire Medium wave band. The AN200 can boost the reception provided by the ferrite antenna that is built in to most portable radios, or it can simply be placed near the radio to boost reception, it does not need to be connected or plugged in to your Medium Wave radio to work ! The AN200 has a built-in tuning dial to peak reception of the desired frequency or station at the same time providing selectivity to reject unwanted stations and noise. The antenna is directional and so can be turned to optimise reception of a specific station. The AN200 Antenna is passive and so does not require a power source. Features & Specifications: Frequency coverage: 520Khz - 1710Khz Size: 9-inch diameter loop Dimensions : approx 10 x 9 x 3 inches ; Weight:approx 450g |
26th May 2023, 12:34 pm | #7 |
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Re: GEC BC4940 aerial connection AM?
Thanks everyone who has replied. I guess the two wires in the Jack plug I will connect to A an E for best results. Try which ever way round with the two wires for best results or will it be obvious which is earth or ground to the Jack plug? Then it's tune the new aerial to best results or whatever interference one deems acceptable. It is MW after all but the hash and clicking I'm hoping to tune out to as good as the stronger stations I can pick up clearly.
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