VU-190XR VHF/UHF/FM Antenna with Matching Transformer
OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.
Your RadioShack VHF/UHF/FM Antenna performs better than standard antennas because of its special design features.
UHF Bowtie — delivers more of the UHF signal to your TV. Since UHF signals are more difficult to receive than VHF sig- nals, this antenna gives UHF signals the extra boost they need.
VHF/UHF Isolation Network — prevents the two types of TV signals from interfering with each other. This results in cleaner signals and a better picture on your TV.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
2.Use the supplied hardware to loosely attach one of the sup- plied mast clamp assemblies to the main boom, as shown.
Mast Clamp
Main Boom
Backup Plate | Lock Nuts |
Before you begin installation, read this manual and the sepa- rate Consumer Product Safety Commission information sheet. For your safety and convenience, plan each step of the installa- tion and purchase the necessary hardware in advance. The hardware required and the order in which you perform the steps depend on the mounting and connection method you choose.
Warning: When you install your 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.
ASSEMBLING THE ANTENNA
Assemble the entire antenna on the ground.
1.Use the supplied hardware to assemble the two main boom sections, as shown. If necessary, lift one end of the main boom so the crossover wires reach the threaded posts.
Note: To access slots or holes during assembly, move the antenna’s elements out of the way as needed.
Large Wing Nuts
3.Attach the other mast clamp assembly to the cradle boom. (Be sure it faces the same direction as the main boom’s mast clamp assembly, shown above.) Fold out the two sets of metal support straps on the cradle boom and attach them to the corresponding holes on the main boom using the two supplied
Main Boom
Metal Support
Straps | Metal Support |
Straps
Mast Clamp
Assemblies
Cradle Boom
4.Press the supplied large end plugs into the main boom and the cradle boom.
5.Pull the UHF bowtie’s two halves away from the main boom until they lock into place. Then slide each half’s unattached end over one of the antenna’s
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Screws | Flat |
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| Washers |
UHF/VHF
Isolation Network
UHF Bowtie |
Crossover
Threaded
Wires
Posts
Splint
Large Wing Nuts
Note: Both sections of the UHF/VHF isolation network should remain parallel to the main boom.
CONNECTING LEAD-IN CABLE
TO THE ANTENNA
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