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attaching antenna to Mast
Questions
&
answers
troubleshooting
painting the FreeVIsIon antenna
Figure 10
End of pipe should be
perpendicular to the
ground.
Front Side of Antenna
Point Toward Stations
Secure the foot to its permanent location*, adjust the end of the pipe so that it is
plumb or perpendicular to the ground, and tighten the three hex nuts (one on the
screw and two on the bolts) to hold the pipe in place.
*Contact your local hardware store for the best bolts for your mounting surface.
Slide the U-bolt over the pipe and through the holes on the bracket. Thread one
1/4-20 hex flange nuts onto each side of the U-bolt, and tighten.
Figure 11
Forward
Elements
Matching
Transformer
The FREEVISION can be painted as long as the metal prongs of the forward
elements and the matching transformer forks are not painted. If you choose to
paint the antenna, cover the two circled areas with tape before painting (Figure
11). If these areas are painted, your antenna will NOT work, and you will void
your warranty.
To prevent paint from easily flaking, use a primer when painting the antenna.
Point forward elements of antenna toward stations, and tighten securely. Secure
the 75 ohm coaxial cable downlead to the pipe by taping or by using plastic wire
ties to avoid wind whipping.
Issue
Possible Cause
There is static or snow
in the picture.
Digital television is all or nothing; the picture is great,
or there isn’t one. Static means there is interference
between the digital tuner and the television screen. If
you use a digital converter, one of the connections or
the cable between the converter and television may be
bad.
I am not getting
channels.
Several things can cause this:
• A faulty connection between the antenna and the
converter box;
• The matching transformer may have come loose
from the antenna.
Try running a new channel scan on the TV or converter
box. Try the antenna in a new location. Something
may be obstructing the signal.
One channel is
missing.
Try turning the antenna 10 or 20 degrees in either
direction to avoid reflection or to better optimize the
signal.
Try running a new channel scan on the TV. Refer to the
channel scan insert for more information.
The picture or sound
freezes while I am
watching a channel, or
there are boxes in the
picture.
This is often caused by a weak or intermittent signal.
Try moving the antenna to a better location or aiming
it directly at the tower for this channel.
Q. Can I use my existing coax connection with the FREEVISION antenna?
A
.
Yes. The antenna can be hooked up to an existing coax connection. See the top
of page 5 for more details.
Q. How do I set up the FREEVISION antenna with my existing cable or satellite package?
A. Refer to wiring diagrams at www.winegard.com/freevision for details on
how to wire the FREEVISION antenna so that it enhances your existing cable
or satellite package.
