Winegard SP-1004 Manual De Usuario

Amplifiers do not increase the antenna’s signal.  Amplifiers can overcome 

any cable and splitter loss to improve signal strength at the tuner. They help 

get the signal to the tuner in installations with multiple TVs or long cable 

runs in weak signal areas. Long cable runs result in 50% loss of signal for 

every 100 ft of RG6.
Avoid using preamps and amplifiers in urban areas, as the strong signal in 

these areas may be overdriven by additional amplification. 

RG6 is now the industry standard for coaxial cable. The greatest advantage 

to using this cable over the traditional RG59 is a bit less cable loss. RG6 

is rated at -6dB loss per 100’ run, while RG59 is rated at -8dB loss for the 

same run. This could be a consideration if cable loss is a factor in your 

installation. 

Antennas are often returned that are in perfect working order. Be sure 

to check all connectors for proper installation and fit, or for corrosion on 

existing installations and perform a channel scan anytime you have a 

reception problem.

• Rotate and Rescan. Many signal problems can be solved by re-aiming 

your antenna.

• If the antenna is indoors, try a different location and rescan.

• Check coax for corrosion and shorts.

• If you are having trouble receiving signal, try a direct connection from the 

antenna to the tuner with a new coax cable.

• Run a new channel scan once each month to find new channels that       

  are added to your area or if you have moved the antenna.

• Check the knowledge base http://www.winegard.com/kbase/index.php

• Call Winegard, 1-800-788-4417

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1.  Mount the 75 ohm grounding block or discharge unit as close as possible 

to where the downlead enters the house.

2.  The ground wires for both the mast and the downlead should be copper 

or aluminum wire, number eight (8) or larger.

3.  The downlead wire from the antenna to the antenna grounding block or 

discharge unit and the mast ground wire should be secured to the house 

with stand-off insulators, spaced from four (4) to six (6) feet apart.

NOTE:  In the case of a “ground up” antenna installation, it may not  be 

necessary to ground the mast if the mast extends four or more feet into 

the ground. Consult your local code or a licensed electrician for the proper 

depth in your location.

Antenna Lead

In Wire

Ground

Clamp

Electric

Service

Equipment

Antenna

Discharge Unit

(NEC Section 810-21)

Power Service Grounding

Electrode System

(NEC Art 250, Part H)

Ground 

Clamps

Grounding Conductor

(NEC Art 250, Part H)

Antenna Mast

75 ohm coax

Grounding Block