CENTER ROOF ANTENNA [WITH CENTER DISPLAY]
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Purpose, Function
• Converts radio broadcast waves to electric signals and sends the signals to the tuner and amplifier unit (TAU).
Construction
• The center roof antenna consists of the following parts.
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― The antenna rod converts the received radio station signal to an electrical signal.
― An antenna base which amplifies the electric signal is integrated with the antenna amplifier.
Operation
1. The TAU supplies (1) power to the antenna amplifier in the center roof antenna.
2. The center roof antenna converts (2) the received radio waves of a radio broadcast to an electric signal.
3. The center roof antenna amplifies the converted electric signal using the antenna amplifier and sends (3) the signal to the TAU.
Fail-safe
• Not applicable