TERK Technologies TV38 HDTV owner manual Pointing the Antenna Towards the Broadcast Tower

Models: TV38 HDTV

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Antenna Assembly (continued)

Antenna Assembly (continued)

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10. Loosen the nuts on the downlead connections. Attach the transformer ends to the studs, between the washers, and tighten the nuts securely. (See figure 9.) Attach the coax downlead to the transformer.

Fig. 9

Downlead

Connections

Transformer

TV38

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11.Loosen the U-bolt nuts, slide the TV38 antenna over the mast and lightly tighten the two mast clamps. (See figure 10, 11.) The top side of the antenna is the side with the black plastic pieces on it.

NOTE: The top side of the antenna is the side with the black plastic pieces on top of the large boom.

Fig. 10

Fig. 11

12.Connect the coax downlead to your TV. Rotate the TV38 antenna until you receive the best picture. You will probably need a helper to view the TV set while you are rotating the antenna. See “Pointing the Antenna Towards the Broadcast Tower”

Point this end towards the broadcast tower

NOTE: Point the small end of the antenna towards the station broadcast tower.

13.Tighten the two mast clamps securely.

14.Secure the coaxial downlead to the mast (using cable ties) to prevent it from whipping by the wind.

15.Ground the antenna and mast per the accompanying grounding instructions. (See page 14.)

Pointing the Antenna Towards the Broadcast Tower

1.Go to www.terk.com and click on the “Antenna Locator.”

2.Enter your home address and then “Submit.”

3.Click “View Street Level Map” to see in which direction you should face your antenna.

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TERK Technologies TV38 HDTV owner manual Pointing the Antenna Towards the Broadcast Tower