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Ensure the signal str ength is good enough
before you install the cha nnels with the
tuner.
5 Frequently asked questions
Can this antenna work with Analogue
transmissions?
Yes, this antenna can receive ana logue
television broadcas ts in the UHF and VHF
bandwidths.
Can this antenna receive digital or work with
ATSC broadcasts?
Yes, this antenna is designed to re ceive ATSC
and HDTV broadcast s in the UHF & VHF
bandwidths.
Can the antenna be powered by a DC power
supply in a boat, RV or camper?
Yes, there is a DC power socket locate d at the
back of the antenna. Plug you r cable/adapter
into the antenna and then in to your power
source.
Where should I place the antenna in order to
get the best reception possible?
Choose a location near a wind ow which gives
the antenna a clear view of the t ransmitter.
Note
For best reception , place the antenn a away from the •
metal surface to avo id interfere nce.
How do I know how much gain (amplication)
is required to receive a clear picture?
Once you have the VHF dipoles ex tended to
the longest length , turn on the amplier. Turn
the amplier up to the max p osition and then
reduce as needed. In som e case, you need to
turn the amplier down t o receive a clearer
picture.
Can I set up this antenna with a digital tuner?
Yes, this antenna can be set up wit h a digital
tuner. (see ‘Set up a digital tuner wi th this
antenna’ on page 9)
Note
It is possible to swit ch the gain contro l level down for •
best reception.
Note
The UHF log periodi c element only al lows 90 •
degrees rotation .

Set up a digital tuner with this

antenna

You can install available channels with the digital
TV tuner. This automatic process is part of the
setup of the tuner. Ensure the antenna has
set up properly before the tuner can receive
viewable channels.
There are two ways to connect the antenna to
the TV:
Connect the antenna to a di gital tuner. •
If the signal streng th is good enough, the
channels can be memori zed in the tuner
automatically .
Connect the antenna di rectly to the TV. •
Tune to the analogue channels and n d
the best antenna locat ion. Then re-
connect the antenna to th e digital tuner.
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