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STATUS 530 DIRECTIONAL TELEVISION & FM RADIO ANTENNA
3.11.1
Operating the System
Firstly determine the approximate location of the nearest transmitter and whether the signals are
horizontally or vertically polarised. For assistance ask your site operator or check other antennas in the
vicinity.
1.
Loosen the Mast Locking Collar and Wall Bracket and raise the antenna. Turn the mast to direct
the antenna towards the TV transmitter. The RED SPOT on the bottom of the mast indicates the
front of the Antenna.
2.
When receiving vertically polarised signals, rotate the Winder anti-clockwise to cant the antenna
through 90
°
. DO NOT over tighten or use undue force on the winder.
DO NOT cant for vertically polarised signals with the TELESCOPICS EXTENDED.
3.
Switch ON the power pack and the red LED will illuminate.
4.
Check the gain control switch is set to maximum. For maximum rotate clockwise.
5.
Tune your television into the strongest signal. You may need to adjust the direction of the mast to
achieve the best picture quality.
6.
Secure by tightening the Mast Locking Collar and Wall Bracket.
Frequency Range
UHF 470-860 MHz
VHF 40-230 MHz
FM 88 - 108 MHz
Antenna Forward Gain
7db
Amplifier Gain
18 db*
Gain Adjustment
15 db
Flatness
±
1.52 db
Noise Figure
3 db
Output Impedence
75 ohms
Output
98 dbuv
Power Supply
12-24V DC
Power Consumption
35 ma
TV lead
2 metres
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