Home Satellite TV Antenna
(160-2508)                 Features                   Faxback Doc. # 31427

The Radio Shack Home Satellite TV (HSTV) Antenna is a state-of-art
perforated aluminum dish that is designed for optimum performance and
appearance.  And yet, it is also designed for do-it-yourself installation.
Below are a few examples of the high-performance and work-saving features
that are standard with your Radio Shack HSTV Antenna.

        Tripod Base Mount - allows precise leveling of the dish after the
                            foundation is set. It also allows releveling if
                            the the foundation shifts because of poor soil
                            or weathered conditions.

  Horizon-to-Horizon Dish - lets you precisely aim the dish at any point on
  Drive                     a full 180-degree arc.

  Alignment Data Printout - eliminates any complicated calculations during
                            dish alignment.  Simply align the dish using
                            the readings on your personal alignment dish
                            printout, do a little fine tuning, and the 
                            dish is ready to go.

Pre-Assembled Components - eliminate any highly technical assembly.

Ergonometric Engineering - means that the dish is designed from the
                           ground up to be installed by you.  This dish
                           has fewer parts for you to assemble than most
                           comparable dishes.

         Dual-Coax Cable - lets you make system upgrades without having to
                           bury additional cables.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Although the Radio Shack HSTV Dish is designed for do-it-yourself 
installation, this installation does require careful preparation and
attention to every detail in this manual.  We recommend that you read the
entire manual before you unpack any of the system boxes or begin any part
of the dish installation.

Most of the installation can be done by one person.  However, many of the
steps are easier with two people and a few steps require two people.

This manual shows the proper "ground" installation of a complete Radio
Shack satellite system.  Radio Shack does not recommend mounting the system
in any other manner than that described in this manual, unless you seek
professional help.  Uneven distribution of wind loading caused by improper
mounting can cause the dish assembly to damage the mounting structure.

If you are using a Radio Shack dish with non-Radio Shack components, the
electrical connections and the alignment procedure might be slightly
different than those described in this manual.

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES AND TOOLS

The Radio Shack HSTV Dish includes everything you need for installation
except a few basic tools and the cement necessary for the foundation.

Below is a list of the necessary additional items.  To prevent problems
and make the installation go as smoothly as possible, we suggest that
you obtain all these items "before" you begin work.

*  A Magnetic Compass
*  Portable TV (Larger is Better)
*  Carpenter's Level, Tape Measure or Ruler, and Electrical Tape
*  2/3 Cubic Yard of Cement (28-30 80lb bags of cement mix)
*  Tools Necessary to Dig the Foundation Hole (will vary with type of
   foundation you select - see Faxback Doc. #     , "Choosing and
   Building Your Dish Foundation."
*  Two 4-foot 2x4 Boards
*  Socket and Open-End Wrenches in the Following Sizes: 5/16, 7/16", 1/2",
   9/16", 13/16", 7/8", 3/4", 1 1/8" (or large adjustable wrench)
*  Large Blade-Type Screwdriver
*  Torque Wrench
*  Outdoor Extension Cord
*  Blanket or Furniture Pad

NOTES:  In most areas, there are companies that specialize in providing
        small amounts of pre-mixed cement.  You tow a small cement mixer
        containing the required amount of cement behind your car and you
        pour all the cement in only a few minutes.  This is much easier,
        and usually no more expensive, than mixing the cement one-bag-at-a-
        time yourself.

        A complete list of the contents of each System box is listed below.
        To avoid confusion and lost parts, leave each part in its original
        System Box until we call for it during the installation procedure.

SYSTEM PACKING LIST

System Box #1:                                  System Box #4:
* Post (1)                                      * Dish Petals (12)
* Thread Rods (3)                               * Rubber Trim
* Dish Arms (12)
* Feed Boom (1)                                 LNB Box
* Post/Base Hardware Bag                         * LNB
* Owner's Manual and Related Materials
                                                Feedhorn Box:
System Box #2:                                  * Feedhorn
* Dish Mount (1)                                * Hardware for Feedhorn
* Hardware Bag (1/4-Inch Nuts & Bolts)            (including wire nuts)
* Hardware Bag (Flanged Nuts & Bolts)
* Hardware Bag ( 1/2-Inch Nuts, Bolts & Washers)
* Hardware Bag (Electronic's Shroud)
* Hardware Bag (Extra)
* Hand Crank

System Box #3:
* Electronic's Shroud
* Satellite Cable
* Motor
* Black PVC Pipe (2)
* Inclinometer
* Touch-Up Paint


(CS 3/18/96)