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Your RadioShack VHF/UHF Amplified Antenna provides
excellent reception of VHF and UHF broadcast TV chan-
nels in most viewing locations. The antenna’s supplied
power injector helps you boost the signal through a long
coaxial cable for better reception. You can connect the an-
tenna either directly to your TV or to your direct-to-home
satellite system. The antenna’s compact modern styling
blends well with the decor of almost any home, and you
can install it in a variety of places such as your attic, loft,
or garage. The antenna’s UV-protected housing is made
of impact-resistant filled copolymer, making the exterior
resistant to weathering and color change. The antenna’s
built-in fixed FM trap helps prevent strong FM stations
from interfering with TV Channels 2–13.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Many do-it-yourself and professional antenna installers are
injured or killed each year by electric shock. Many power
wires are within 20 to 25 feet of the ground and could easi-
ly be touched by an assembled antenna or cable. Touch-
ing the overhead wires with any part of the antenna is the
same as touching the wires with your bare hand. Contact-
ing an electrical wire almost always results in a very seri-
ous shock.

WARNING! When you install an outdoor antenna,
use extreme caution. If the antenna starts to fall,
let it go! It could contact overhead power lines. If
the antenna touches the power line, contact with
the antenna, mast, cable, or guy wires can cause
electrocution and death. Call the power company
to remove the antenna. Do not attempt to remove
it yourself!

Cat. No.

 15-1847

VHF/UHF Amplified Antenna

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To avoid electric shock, please read and follow these im-
portant safety precautions:

• Be sure to select an antenna site well away from all

overhead wires.

• Do not try to guess which overhead wires carry high

voltage. Check with the power company.

• If you notice anything making contact with the over-

head wires, call the power company to have it
removed safely.

• Do not run the antenna’s cable over power wires.

• Get help from a qualified professional when removing

the old antenna if there is any doubt of clearing over-
head wires.

• Never install an antenna by yourself. Be sure to have

at least two people available for help, if needed.

• Never install the antenna when it is windy.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Be sure to remove these items before you store or dis-
pose of the packing material.

• Antenna (1)

• Outside diplexer (1)

• Inside diplexer (1)

• 1

1

/

4

-inch screws (3)

• AC adapter/power injector (1)

You also need the following items, available at your local
RadioShack store:

• 75-ohm coaxial cable RG-6/U (such as Cat. No. 278-

1316)

• Sealant tape (such as Cat. No. 278-1645)

Depending upon your audio/video system setup, you
might need additional cables or adapters.

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© 1997 Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

Summary of Contents for 15-1847

Page 1: ...It could contact overhead power lines If the antenna touches the power line contact with the antenna mast cable or guy wires can cause electrocution and death Call the power company to remove the antenna Do not attempt to remove it yourself Cat No 15 1847 VHF UHF Amplified Antenna illus To avoid electric shock please read and follow these im portant safety precautions Be sure to select an antenna ...

Page 2: ...rew hole on the mounting surface 2 In the marked location drill a hole slightly smaller than one of the supplied 11 4 inch screws Caution Be careful not to drill into any objects behind the surface 3 Thread one of the supplied screws through the an tenna s center mounting hole Then use a Phillips screwdriver to temporarily secure the antenna to the mounting surface Hint To make sure the mounting l...

Page 3: ... Connect the other end of the antenna s coaxial cable to TO ANTENNA on the power injector 3 Connect the cable from TO TV on the power injector to your TV s antenna input jack If your TV has screw terminals for VHF UHF connec tion connect a 75 to 300 ohm transformer such as Cat No 15 1140 not supplied between the power injector and the VHF UHF terminals If your TV has a 75 ohm VHF connection and a ...

Page 4: ...he power injector then connect the other end to TV on the inside diplexer 7 Connect TO TV on the power injector to your TV s antenna input jack If your TV has screw terminals for VHF UHF connec tion connect a 75 to 300 ohm transformer such as Cat No 15 1140 not supplied between the power injector and the VHF UHF terminals If your TV has a 75 ohm VHF connection and a 300 ohm UHF connection connect ...

Page 5: ...OFF ON to ON The antenna is not installed in a good location Move the antenna to a different loca tion and try again The coaxial cable might be broken Use another coaxial cable Some channels are not received clearly You might see some TV stations better with the power injector turned off Turn the power injector off while watch ing those stations The TV s picture has diagonal or mov ing lines The a...

Page 6: ... a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and pr...

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