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HDTV Indoor/Outdoor
Directional Antenna
Thank you for purchasing your HD Indoor/Outdoor Antenna
from RadioShack
both analog and HDTV signals up to 50 miles away, and its
TV channels 2-13. Its 20" width makes it ideal for many
mounting locations, such as a roof, sidewall, or attic.
Power Injector / AC Adapter
1 F-connector
1
Mounting Mast / 1 Base
4 Anchor Screws
4 Antenna Screws / Washers
2 Braces
2
Movement Bolts / 1 Pivot Bolt
3 Nuts
Directional Antenna
User's Guide
This directional antenna is designed to receive UHF
DTV signals and most close-in VHF DTV signals.
Freq. (Channels)
DTV
Analog
VHF (2-6)
up to 20 miles
up to 15 miles
VHF (7-13)
up to 40 miles
up to 35 miles
UHF (14-69)
up to 50 miles
up to 45 miles
terrain. Surrounding structures, transmitting antenna height and
Please read this user's guide before
installing, setting up and using your new product
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Install your antenna on the supplied mast using
hand tools and the following items (available at
RadioShack):
•
75-ohm coaxial cable (RG/6 recommended)
•
Connection sealant tape or weather boot
1.
Choose a safe location on your
unexposed objects such as electric wires
or pipes. Attach the base to the roof
or side of the house using the anchor
screws. You can mount the antenna
outside, or inside your attic from a rafter
2.
Insert the mast into the base. Then,
insert the pivot bolt through the base and
mast, and attach a nut to the pivot bolt
3.
Insert the two
small movement bolts into the mast
out through the curved opening on
the base. Attach a nut to each bolt and
tighten to lock the mast in place.
The cable between
1.
the power injector and
Connect the coaxial cable from the
antenna carries power
antenna to the power injector's ANT jack.
to the antenna. Do not
connect devices such
3.
matching transformers, or
Plug the AC
300-ohm cables between
adapter into the power
the power injector and
injector and into a
your antenna. These
standard AC outlet.
devices can cause a short.
•
Do not bend coaxial cable into less than a 3-inch radius. Tighter bends can cause shorts and change the
NOTES
cable's impedance.
round-headed staples.
•
Do not expose coaxial cable to a temperature greater than 176° F (80° C). Keep the cable away from
must seal connections and splices against water entry.
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pre-installation test
Before installing your antenna, connect the power injector to the antenna and TV, and plug in the AC adapter as described
in "connecting your antenna." Place the antenna away from trees or obstructions and face the front of the antenna vertically
with the RadioShack logo toward the TV stations. After the test, disconnect your antenna and mount it.
4.
Attach the
F-connector
F-connector to
the antenna.
Attach the
braces to the
Mounting brackets
antenna's
mounting
brackets with
the antenna
screws and
washers. Do
not tighten the screws.
5.
Route 75-ohm coaxial cable
through the mounting mast, and the
mounting brackets. Then, connect
it to the F-connector and seal the
connection with sealant tape or a
weather boot.
2.
Connect the power injector to your TV.
If necessary, use a 75-to-300 ohm transformer
(not supplied) or a signal splitter (not supplied).
When connected,
the LED lights.
6.
Mount the
antenna on the mast.
Face the front of the
antenna vertically
with the RadioShack
logo toward the TV
stations, and tighten
the four antenna
screws.
Typical gain.....................................6.4 dB over UHF Band (Ch. 14-69)
Average UHF half-power beamwidth................................. 60 degrees
Average UHF Front-to-back ratio ................................................17 dB
Typical Gain ...............................................................................10 dB
Noise Figure .............................................................................3.5 dB
Estimated Physical size...................................................18" x 20" x 4"
........................................................ 88-108 MHz, 20dB
Impedance.........................................................75 Ohms, Unbalanced
Power Requirement .......................................15V DC, 120V AC, 60 Hz
......................................................................... (with supplied adapter)
Weatherproof Housing Mounting
......................................... 1¼" Outer Diameter Round Mounting Pipe
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material
and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase
from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees
and dealers. For complete warranty details and exclusions, check with your local
RadioShack store.
RadioShack Customer Relations
300 RadioShack Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76102
04/04
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