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External Antenna Installation
Remove the original antenna from the back of the display unit and replace it
with the coaxial wire antenna via display connector.
Install the magnet/antenna underneath the rear of the vehicle, which will give
it the nearest proximity to the transmitters. Thus, increasing signal reception
between the display/receiver and transmitters.
Do not install the magnet/antenna directly on the trailer.
It is the installer/end user’s discretion how to install the antenna and coaxial
wire from the exterior and interior of the vehicle cabin.
Installing the external antenna involves a small degree of experimentation
for maximum signal reception. Temporarily connect the antenna cable to the
display, passing the cable through the vehicle’s door or window. This
temporary connection allows you to test the antenna’s location. If the
location you have selected for the antenna has difficulty in picking up signals
from all tire locations, change the antenna’s location slightly and continue to
test. When signals from all tire locations report, install the antenna
permanently in the vehicle.
Caution: Stay away from transmission, oil and exhaust lines avoiding the
inherent heat from those locations which can melt the coaxial cable.
If proper reception is not achieved with the external antenna, a signal boost
will be required.
A signal booster (part number = 1905) is an optional part for RV’s, fifth
wheels and tow-vehicles and trailers. It enhances the signal from the
transmitters. A signal booster is recommended to effectively receive the
signals from each transmitter, when there may be interference from
electronics, RV construction, length, etc.
