Section 107 (Entertainment): Antenna: Inspection

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Measure the resistance between antenna terminal and each antenna wire.

If an antenna wire is OK, resistance will be less than 1 ohm. If an antenna wire is broken, the resistance will be more than 1 M ohm.

NOTE: When checking the continuity, wind a piece of tin foil around the tip of tester probe and press foil against wire with your finger.

Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Antenna Terminal & Each Antenna Wire

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To locate the broken point, move the probe along antenna wire.

Fig 2: Locating Broken Point

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