Radio Shack 15-1847 User Manual

VHF/UHF Amplified Antenna
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Your RadioShack VHF/UHF Amplified Antenna provides
excellent reception of VHF and UHF broadcast TV chan-
nels in most viewing locations. The antenna's supplied
power injector helps you boost the signal through a long
coaxial cable for better reception. You can connect the an-
tenna either directly to your TV or to your direct-to-home
satellite system. The antenna's compact modern styling
blends well with the decor of almost any home, and you
can install it in a variety of places such as your attic, loft,
or garage. The antenna's UV-protected housing is made
of impact-resistant filled copolymer, making the exterior
resistant to weathering and color change. The antenna's
built-in fixed FM trap helps prevent strong FM stations
from interfering with TV Channels 2–13.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Many do-it-yourself and professional antenna installers are
injured or killed each year by electric shock. Many power
wires are within 20 to 25 feet of the ground and could easi-
ly be touched by an assembled antenna or cable. Touch-
ing the overhead wires with any part of the antenna is the
same as touching the wires with your bare hand. Contact-
ing an electrical wire almost always results in a very seri-
ous shock.
WARNING! When you install an outdoor antenna,
use extreme caution. If the antenna starts to fall,
let it go! It could contact overhead power lines. If
the antenna touches the power line, contact with
the antenna, mast, cable, or guy wires can cause
electrocution and death. Call the power company
to remove the antenna. Do not attempt to remove
it yourself!
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To avoid electric shock, please read and follow these im-
portant safety precautions:
• Be sure to select an antenna site well away from all
overhead wires.
• Do not try to guess which overhead wires carry high
voltage. Check with the power company.
• If you notice anything making contact with the over-
head wires, call the power company to have it
removed safely.
• Do not run the antenna's cable over power wires.
• Get help from a qualified professional when removing
the old antenna if there is any doubt of clearing over-
head wires.
• Never install an antenna by yourself. Be sure to have
at least two people available for help, if needed.
• Never install the antenna when it is windy.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Be sure to remove these items before you store or dis-
pose of the packing material.
• Antenna (1)
• Outside diplexer (1)
• Inside diplexer (1)
1
• 1 / -inch screws (3)
4
• AC adapter/power injector (1)
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You also need the following items, available at your local
RadioShack store:
• 75-ohm coaxial cable RG-6/U (such as Cat. No. 278-
1316)
• Sealant tape (such as Cat. No. 278-1645)
Depending upon your audio/video system setup, you
might need additional cables or adapters.
15-1847
Cat. No.