Antenna Assembly, Cont’d
Lift the forward elements until the holes in the elements line up (Figure 2).
Figure 2
With the holes lined up, install the UHF element by inserting the threaded posts into the holes in the forward elements. The threaded posts should extend down towards the body of the FREEVISION antenna as in Figure 3.
Figure 3
Thread the supplied
Remove and dispose of the rubber boot on the matching transformer as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4 | Forks |
Rubber boot
Continue to page 4 to complete antenna assembly.
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Antenna Assembly, Cont’d
With the logo facing up, thread the coax cable through the bottom of the FreeVision antenna. Connect the coax cable to the matching transformer. See Figure 5. For an indoor installation, use the provided 6’ mini coax cable. (If longer cable is desired, you can use or add a standard RG59/U or RG6/U coax cable to the mini coax cable as needed with an
Matching Transformer
Installation Place for
Matching Transformer
Mini
Coax Cable
Insert the coax and matching transformer into the installation place. Then, slide one of the forks of the matching transformer between the two forward elements on the threaded post. Repeat this process for the other post. See Figure 6.
Figure 6
Forward Elements
Tighten the nuts, making sure the matching transformer is still connected.
Mounting the Antenna: Location Selection
Check that you are within a 30 mile range of the stations that you want to receive. The antenna has an approximate range of 30 miles when installed outside.
For a listing of likely channels available in your area, go online to www.tvfool.com or antennaweb.org. On each of these sites, you can enter your address and get a listing of likely channels available in your area along with the compass heading for each station’s tower. For most locations, stations will only come from one or two directions. If the compass headings are similar (<30° apart), the FREEVISION can be
aimed between the two areas and receive signals from each location. | 4 |