Amplified UHF/VHF/FM Antenna
(150-1611)                 Installation               Faxback Doc. # 31401

ATTACHING THE ANTENNA TO A MAST

The drawing shows the proper position of the supplied hardware when
attaching the antenna to a mast.  The nuts should be tightened sufficiently
to prevent the antenna from slipping or turning, but not so tight as to
dent the mast.

OUTDOOR INSTALLATIONS

The Amplified Antenna may be installed on the roof of a house, similar to a
regular antenna.  Or you may install it on the patio of your house or
apartment.

The drawing shows a typical patio installation.  The antenna is supported
by a short section of mast and a set of 4" wall-mount brackets (15-883). 
You may attach the Antenna to an existing support post or to a railing, if
this is more convenient.

Although the antenna is virtually omni-directional (picks up signals from
all directions), you should point the narrow end of the antenna housing
toward the stations you want to receive.

CAUTION:  When installing this or any other antenna outdoors, be sure to
          install a grounding block (15-909) just before the antenna cable
          enters the building.  Also, if you use more than 5 feet of mast,
          we suggest that you secure the mast with guy wires.

Use connector sealant tape (278-1634) for weather protection of the
coaxial connector on the antenna.

We suggest that you use a standoff (278-822) on the mast, just below the
antenna.  This will act as a strain relief for the coaxial cable connector.

MOBILE INSTALLATIONS

For mobile installations, attach a 5-foot section of mast to the side of an
RV or trailer using a set of 4" wall-mount brackets (15-883).  The top
bracket should be near the roof line, so that it may be attached to a solid
roof support.  You might need to use special fasteners, such as molleys
bolts or toggle bolts, when mounting the lower bracket, depending on the
construction of your RV/trailer.

CAUTION:  If the bolts used to secure the mounting brackets will pierce the
          inner wall of the RV/trailer, the antenna should be positioned on
          the outside wall of a closet or cabinet.

Although the antenna is virtually omni-directional (picks up signals from
all directions), you should point the narrow end of the antenna housing
toward the stations you want to receive.

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION HINTS

     For optimum performance, the Antenna must be 3 feet above the roof of
     the RV/trailer.  Positioning the mounting brackets 18" apart allows
     this necessary distance, while providing adequate support for the
     antenna.

     The antenna must be stowed (element retracted, mast lowered, and wide
     end of the antenna housing toward the front) when the RV/trailer is in
     motion.  We suggest you use 1/4" wing-nuts (not supplied) on the
     mounting brackets, instead of regular hex-nuts, to make the stowing
     process easier.

     Secure the coaxial cable to the mast and RV/trailer, using tape,
     stand-offs, or coaxial cable clips, to prevent wind damage when the
     trailer/RV is in motion.

     Use connector sealant tape (278-1645) for weather protection of the
     coaxial connector on the antenna.

We suggest that you use a standoff (15-822) on the mast, just below the
antenna.  This will act as a strain relief for the coaxial cable connector.

INDOOR INSTALLATION

The Amplified Antenna may be installed in an attic, closet, or other
out-of-the-way, indoor location.  For a typical attic installation, the
antenna is mounted on a short piece of mast suspended from a roof support
by a 4" wall-mount bracket (15-883).

In a closet, you may similarly attach the antenna to a section of mast or
simply place the antenna on a shelf.  BE SURE THE ANTENNA IS NOT IN A
POSITION WHERE IT COULD EASILY FALL OR OTHERWISE BE DAMAGED.

Although the antenna is virtually omni-directional (picks up signals from
all directions), you should point the narrow end of the antenna housing
toward the stations you want to receive.


(SP/yo 3/19/96)