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Follow these steps to connect the data, power, 
and RF cables to the antenna.

a. First determine the number of RF coax cables 

required for your particular installation. If 

you wish to connect just one satellite TV 

receiver to the TracVision system, only one 

RF cable is required. If you wish to connect 

two or more receivers to the system, you 

need two RF cables. (See Figure 15 to 

determine the type of cable required.)

b. Route the data, power, and RF cables 

belowdecks through the 3" (80 mm) cable 

access hole. Leave an adequate service loop, 

approximately 8" (20 cm) of slack, in the 

cables for easy serviceability. Later, you will 

connect the data and power cables to the 

switchplate and the RF cable(s) to the 

receiver(s).

c. Connect the data cable to the “Data” jack on 

the bottom of the antenna (see Figure 16 and 

locks in place; do not use excessive force.

d. Connect the power cable to the “Power” jack 

on the bottom of the antenna. Hand-tighten 

until the connector locks in place; do not use 

excessive force.

e. Connect an RF coax cable to the “RF1” jack on 

the bottom of the antenna. Hand-tighten, 

then tighten with a 7/16" wrench for 1/4 turn 

to ensure an electrical and weather-proof 

connection.

f. If you wish to connect two or more receivers, 

connect a second RF coax cable to the “RF2” 

jack on the bottom of the antenna. Label both 

RF cables to match the antenna connectors so 

that you can easily identify the cables later.

Figure 15:  RF Cable Guidelines

<= 75 ft (23 m)

RG-6

> 75 ft (23 m)

RG-11

Figure 16:  Connectors on Bottom of Antenna

RF1

RF2

Data

Power

Single Receiver

Installation

Second Receiver

Installation

Figure 17:  Antenna Cable Connections

Wire the Antenna

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