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Ensure the signal strength is good enough

before you install the channels with the

tuner.

5 Frequently

asked questions

Can this antenna work with Analogue

transmissions?

Yes, this antenna can receive analogue

television broadcasts in the UHF and VHF

bandwidths.

Can this antenna receive digital or work with

ATSC broadcasts?

Yes, this antenna is designed to receive ATSC

and HDTV broadcasts in the UHF & VHF

bandwidths.

Can the antenna be powered by a DC power

supply in a boat, RV or camper?

Yes, there is a DC power socket located at the

back of the antenna. Plug your cable/adapter

into the antenna and then into your power

source.
Where should I place the antenna in order to

get the best reception possible?

Choose a location near a window which gives

the antenna a clear view of the transmitter.

Note

For best reception, place the antenna away from the

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metal surface to avoid interference.

How do I know how much gain (amplification)

is required to receive a clear picture?

Once you have the VHF dipoles extended to

the longest length, turn on the amplifier. Turn

the amplifier up to the max position and then

reduce as needed. In some case, you need to

turn the amplifier down to receive a clearer

picture.

Can I set up this antenna with a digital tuner?

Yes, this antenna can be set up with a digital

tuner. (see ‘Set up a digital tuner with this

antenna’ on page 9)

Note

It is possible to switch the gain control level down for

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best reception.

Note

The UHF log periodic element only allows 90

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degrees rotation.

Set up a digital tuner with this

antenna

You can install available channels with the digital

TV tuner. This automatic process is part of the

setup of the tuner. Ensure the antenna has

set up properly before the tuner can receive

viewable channels.
There are two ways to connect the antenna to

the TV:

Connect the antenna to a digital tuner.

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If the signal strength is good enough, the

channels can be memorized in the tuner

automatically .
Connect the antenna directly to the TV.

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Tune to the analogue channels and find

the best antenna location. Then re-

connect the antenna to the digital tuner.