Winegard FV-HDCO, FV-HDC3 manual Mounting the Antenna Location Selection, Cont’d

Mounting the Antenna: Location Selection, Cont’d

Consider using an existing satellite or cable coax connection. At the point where cables enter your home (the grounding box), the antenna can be hooked up to an existing coax connection. From the grounding box, a coax cable should run to the tv or power supply (if using an amplifier).

If replacing an existing antenna with the FREEVISION antenna, simply disconnect the coax cable from the existing antenna, and connect the coax cable to the FREEVISION antenna.

If there is a weak or intermittent signal when using an existing coax cable, there may be a problem with the existing coax cable. Connect one end of the provided coax cable to the antenna and the other end directly to the tv (if not using an amplifier). If the signal improves, there may be a problem with the existing coax cable. If you have any questions, please contact Winegard Technical Services at 1-800-788-4417 or offairtechhelp@winegard.com.

Determine the best mounting location for the antenna—keep in mind that the higher the antenna is mounted, the better signal you will receive. The FREEVISION antenna is intended as either an indoor or an outdoor antenna.

GOOD	BETTER	BEST
INDOOR	ATTIC	OUTDOOR
Barriers (like walls) will	This is the next best mounting	(roof, side of house, deck)
minimize reception. Test	option when you want	Direct line of sight from the
different locations in your home	the antenna to be out of	antenna to the broadcast tower
for optimal reception. Keep	sight. Signal loss may be	provides the strongest signal
azimuth (direction) in mind,	experienced.	strength and maximum channel
and try to mount the antenna		reception.
so that it can look out a
window on the wall facing the
broadcast tower.

Avoid obstructions (such as buildings, trees or hills) between the antenna and the broadcast tower—these can block signal. Electronics, including the television itself, can interfere with the reception of the antenna, so select a location at least three feet away from other electronic devices.

Distance, obstructions and compass heading all play a role in deciding on a location to permanently mount the antenna. For this reason, try the antenna in several locations, checking signal on multiple channels to determine the location that will provide the best signal. If having trouble locating a signal, try mounting the antenna on a window so that it faces the broadcast tower. Moving the antenna three feet in one direction is often enough to change the reception.

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Mounting the Antenna: Mounting Options

The FREEVISION antenna is designed to be mounted either of two ways:

Wall Mounting - The FREEVISION has been designed with holes to allow it to hang on a wall from a nail. See Figure 7.

Figure 7

Hole for Nail

Hole for Nail

Mast Mounting - For mounting to a pipe or mast, first insert the (yellow) 1-3/4” screw into the bracket and through a mounting hole (Figure 8). Attach the bracket to the back of the FREEVISION antenna. Thread a 10-32 hex flange nut onto the screw, and tighten it.

Figure 8

Back Side

of Antenna

Next, insert the (blue) 2-1/2” screw through the pipe and foot. Install a 1/4-20 hex flange nut to hold the screw. Before tightening the hex nut, install the two 5/8” bolts into the holes on either side of the foot so that the heads of the bolts are on the inside of the pipe. Install a 1/4-20 hex flange nut onto each bolt. See Figure 9.

Figure 9

2-1/2” Screw

5/8” Bolts

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