Radio Shack Six-Element Triple-Drive FM Antenna User's Manual
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1. 3 Set up the mast then rotate it so the antenna s shorter ele ments point toward the broadcast antennas of the stations you want to receive Short Elements Toward FM Stations Antennas Mast Long Element CONNECTING TO YOUR FM RECEIVER E ROUTING THE CABLE TO YOUR FM RECEIVER If you use coaxial cable Use plastic tape or mast standoff insulators to secure the coaxial cable to the mast at about 3 foot intervals Continue down the roof and the side of the house using roof and wall standoff insulators Use coaxial cable nail in clips every few feet to secure the cable between the mast and where the cable enters the house Use a 75 ohm grounding block at the point where the coax ial cable enters the house Read the Consumer Product Safety Commission sheet for grounding instructions Use a wall through lead in tube not supplied to neatly route the coaxial cable through walls If you use twin lead cable Be sure the twin lead cable remains at least 4 inches away from all metal surfaces Use standoff insulators about every 4 feet Twist the twin lead cable about three turns between standoff insulators Read the separate Consumer Product Safety Commission sheet for grounding instructions Connect the antenna s lead in cable to your FM receiver s antenna terminals according to the type of cable you used RadioShack carries a variety of matching transformers if one of these suits your needs B2. lead cable RadioShack carries a variety of suitable cables and connectors Note If you prepare your own coaxial cable be sure to slide the supplied matching transformer s weather boot onto the ca ble before you attach the F connector Using Coaxial Cable Lead In Terminal Main Boom Weather Boot Large Matching Wing Nuts F Connector Transformer To connect coaxial cable to your antenna 1 Thread the supplied matching transformer s spade termi nals through the antenna s strain relief tab 2 Slide the spade terminals around the antenna s lead in ter minals on both sides of the boom then secure them with the supplied flat washers and large wing nuts 3 Screw the cable s F connector onto the matching trans former 4 Slip the weather boot over the connection If you use a rebuilt cable without a weather boot cover the connection with weather resistant tape Using Twin Lead Cable Lead In Terminal L S5 Strain Relief Tab Main Boom Og Flat Washers ee Large Wing Nuts Twin Lead Cable To connect flat twin lead cable to your antenna 1 Split one end of the twin lead cable for a length of about 3 inches Then strip about 2 inch of insulation from both leads 2 Thread the stripped leads through the antenna s strain relief tab 3 Wrap each lead around one of the antenna s lead in termi nals on both sides of the boom Be sure there is enough slack bet
3. amp d 1 S 15 2163 fm Page 1 Wednesday April 26 2000 7 31 PM Six Element Triple Drive FM Antenna OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment BEFORE YOU BEGIN Before you begin installation read this manual and the sepa rate Consumer Product Safety Commission information sheet For your safety and convenience plan each step of the installa tion and purchase the necessary hardware in advance The hardware required and the order in which you perform the steps depend on the mounting and connection method you choose Warning When you install your 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 ASSEMBLING THE ANTENNA Assemble the entire antenna on the ground 1 Use the supplied hardware to loosely attach the supplied mast clamp assembly to the boom as shown Note To access the mast clamp holes move the antenna s elements out of the way as needed U Bolt Mast Clamp Backup Plate Lock Nuts 2 Press the supplied large end plugs into the boom CONNECTING LEAD IN CABLE TO THE ANTENNA We recommend RG 6 cable and if you prepare your own ca ble a quality F connector You can also use 300 ohm flat twin
4. HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR RANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE NIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limita tion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In the event of 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 products and products on which a refund is made becom
5. e the prop erty of RadioShack New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period This warranty does not cover a damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God abuse accident misuse improper or abnormal usage failure to follow instructions improper installation or maintenance alteration lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal installation set up service adjustment or reinstallation This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state RadioShack Customer Relations 200 Taylor Street 6th Floor Fort Worth TX 76102 We Service What We Sell A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 15 2163 04 00 Printed in the USA e
6. elow are some sample connections Make connections as described if you have Coaxial antenna lead in Twin lead FM antenna terminals Connect to FM Receiver s 300 Ohm Screw Terminals RadioShack Indoor Outdoor Matching Transformer Cat No 15 1140 Connect Coaxial Lead In from Antenna o T AIS SZ e e 15 2163 fm Page 3 Wednesday April 26 2000 7 31 PM Make connections as described if you have Connect to FM Receiver s 75 Ohm F Connector Coaxial antenna lead in Coaxial FM antenna terminals Coaxial Lead In from Antenna Make connections as described if you have Connect to FM Receiver s 75 Ohm F Connector Twin lead antenna lead in Coaxial FM antenna terminal RadioShack Matching Transformer Gat No 1971253 Connect Twin Lead Lead in from Antenna to Screw Terminals Make connections as described if you have Connect to l i FM Receiver s Twin lead antenna lead in 300 Ohm Screw Terminals yo Twin lead FM antenna terminals Twin Lead Lead In from Antenna v AY 15 2163 fm Page 4 Wednesday April 26 2000 7 31 PM RadioShack Limited Ninety Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman ship under normal use for ninety 90 days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
7. ween the strain relief tab and the antenna termi nals to prevent stress on the cable or the terminals 4 Secure the leads with the supplied flat washers and large wing nuts R RadioShack www radioshack com 1998 2000 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation RadioShack com is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation o e WZ M E S 15 2163 fm Page 2 Wednesday April 26 2000 7 31 PM UNFOLDING THE ANTENNA S ELEMENTS Hold the boom s elements near the pivot points and pull them away from the boom until they snap into the self locking plastic support insulators Caution To avoid damage to the elements do not pull them near their outer ends Once the elements are locked into posi tion do not attempt to unlock them Doing so might break the self locking tabs ATTACHING TO THE MAST For the best FM reception do not mount the FM antenna on the same mast with a TV antenna We recommend that you enlist the help of another person before you put up the mast or attach your antenna to it How you set up your mast depends on your specific installation Refer to the separate Consumer Product Safety Commission information sheet for recommended meth ods 1 Slide the antenna s mast clamp assembly over the end of the mast 2 Tighten the mast clamp assembly s lock nuts to hold the antenna in place Do not overtighten the lock nuts
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