but the end that is supposed to go into the radio is nothing but raw wire, split into two threads, one copper and the other plastic covered
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This system does not necessarily connect to the radio through a metal conductor. The coil creates a field and the typical AM antenna need only be positioned near or within the field to enhance reception. Alternatively, this coil can replace the built in antenna of AM radio, in which case it becomes a loop antenna. Due to the way this Kaito antenna functions, the typical user does not understand. Based on the question, I believe this antenna is beyond the questioner's understanding. He probably will not believe it works without actually witnessing it. This antenna is not a toy.
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You don't necessarily need those! I don't use the wires. I get great reception inside a metal trailer at the bottom of a valley by simply putting the Kaito next to my radio. You need to turn the dial and test for reception, if it doesn't work keeping moving the Kaito around, turn the dial to test until it pulls in the signal. I once put it on top of the radio, where ever it takes to make it work.I sometimes take the Kaito with me around my farm to set it near my transistor so I can enjoy listening while I'm planting. (Check your radio instructions for connecting an external antenna). Happy listening!
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Good Question! This is an antenna that essentially boosts the signal by its design and hence there is no need to connect to the radio. I didn't know that either and although I brought it and had to look up information elsewhere. It didn't work for me either. ( istill have the antenna at $30.00 I think) The principle appears sound but it didn't work. Best of luck to you. PS - I had a difficult (impossible) time trying to locate an am antenna. God Bless!
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If your radio has no external antenna connections, just place the antenna near it, and tune radio to station you want to receive. Turn knob on antenna until you hear your station blasting! May need to turn radio or antenna somewhat to get the station you want, but that is the gist of using the antenna. It picks up tons of stations for me.
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You don't necessarily need those! I don't use the wires. I get great reception inside a metal trailer at the bottom of a valley by simply putting the Kaito next to my radio. You need to turn the dial and test for reception, if it doesn't work keeping moving the Kaito around, turn the dial to test until it pulls in the signal. I once put it on top of the radio, where ever it takes to make it work.I sometimes take the Kaito with me around my farm to set it near my transistor so I can enjoy listening while I'm planting. (Check your radio instructions for connecting an external antenna). Happy listening! You don't necessarily need those! I don't use the wires. I get great reception inside a metal trailer at the bottom of a valley by simply putting the Kaito next to my radio. You need to turn the dial and test for reception, if it doesn't work keeping moving the Kaito around, turn the dial to test until it pulls in the signal. I once put it on top of the radio, where ever it takes to make it work.I sometimes take the Kaito with me around my farm to set it near my transistor so I can enjoy listening while I'm planting. (Check your radio instructions for connecting an external antenna). Happy... » Read More You don't necessarily need those! I don't use the wires. I get great reception inside a metal trailer at the bottom of a valley by simply putting the Kaito next to my radio. You need to turn the dial and test for reception, if it doesn't work keeping moving the Kaito around, turn the dial to test until it pulls in the signal. I once put it on top of the radio, where ever it takes to make it work.I sometimes take the Kaito with me around my farm to set it near my transistor so I can enjoy listening while I'm planting. (Check your radio instructions for connecting an external antenna). Happy listening! « Show Less
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the copper wire is a ground, hook it up to any metal pipe. the other is the antenna place it where you get the best reception.
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Your going to need a harness no matter what, basically that harness plugs up to your original radio wire harness
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The middle is covered but has a hole for wires. The two sides are not covered.
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I needed an adapter harness from existing wiring to radio's socket but nothing for the antenna
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Output takes a bare wire and the screw pushes a blade down to clamp to the bare wire.
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I believe it is stranded copper. I can't see it, but it doesn't feel as stiff as solid copper usually does, so I would think it is stranded.
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The wire was intact...but the cap covering kept coming off and of course you could see the wires that should have been covered...There is like a cap thing that comes from the plug down to the covering as you see in the picture...when the cap breaks it exposes the wire and you cannot hear the same in both ear plugs...the wires will break if you continue to use...hope you can understand this explanation
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It's been a while. I seem to remember "attach bare ended wire to inside". The inside reminded me of a quality Bryant plug such as for repairing a large gauge extension cord. On mine, a strong stretchy rubber cup got pried off, to go over the cable first. Then on mine there were color-coded tapered holes so as to form as much of a seal as possible against properly stripped insulation if the technician does a good job. Again, as far as I remember.
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I will have to check when I get home. I actually cut the end off for the project. I installed a plug to match the factory, fused aux wiring on a motorcycle. I still have the plug end. I believe you unplug the connector and maybe unscrew the tip and the body will seperate in half lengthwise. Again, I will have to check.
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There are four pairs of solid copper wire. You cannot crimp ends or punch down braided wire.
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A 1/8" jack connects the antenna wire to the Terk. The other end is pos/neg bare wire.
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Sorry, It's just has 3 wires and the ends will not fit a generator with out changing them.
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When you splice them the copper colored wire is positive and the silver is negative
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I tried it on the radio and it says its a bad wire so I threw it away because I didn't get and answer form you people thanks.
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It splits closer to the end. But the wires could be split further without damaging the wire cover I believe.
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The black wire should be the ground wire. I believe it should of had a round "ring" end, I'm guessing it got left off at the factory by accident.
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you have to take the antenna motor out of the car. Then get the busted piece out of the motor I left it hooked up and let the motor pull it in by turning the radio off.