Radio Shack 14-69 User manual

Please read this user’s guide before
installing, setting up and using your new product
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TV channels 2-13. Its 20” width makes it ideal for many
mounting locations, such as a roof, sidewall, or attic.
15-2187
HDTV Indoor/Outdoor
Directional Antenna
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material
and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase
from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees
and dealers. For complete warranty details and exclusions, check with your local
RadioShack store.
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Power Injector / AC Adapter 1 F-connector
1
Mounting Mast / 1 Base 4 Anchor Screws
4 Antenna Screws / Washers 2 Braces
2
Movement Bolts / 1 Pivot Bolt 3 Nuts
Directional Antenna User’s Guide
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Install your antenna on the supplied mast using
hand tools and the following items (available at
RadioShack):
• 75-ohm coaxial cable (RG/6 recommended)
• Connection sealant tape or weather boot
Typical gain.....................................6.4 dB over UHF Band (Ch. 14-69)
Average UHF half-power beamwidth.................................60 degrees
Average UHF Front-to-back ratio................................................17 dB
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Typical Gain...............................................................................10 dB
Noise Figure.............................................................................3.5 dB
Estimated Physical size...................................................18” x 20” x 4”
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Impedance.........................................................75 Ohms, Unbalanced
Power Requirement.......................................15V DC, 120V AC, 60 Hz
.........................................................................(with supplied adapter)
Weatherproof Housing Mounting
.........................................1¼” Outer Diameter Round Mounting Pipe
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6. Mount the
antenna on the mast.
Face the front of the
antenna vertically
with the RadioShack
logo toward the TV
stations, and tighten
the four antenna
screws.
4.Attach the
F-connector to
the antenna.
Attach the
braces to the
antenna’s
mounting
brackets with
the antenna
screws and
washers. Do
not tighten the screws.
5. Route 75-ohm coaxial cable
through the mounting mast, and the
mounting brackets. Then, connect
it to the F-connector and seal the
connection with sealant tape or a
weather boot.
1. Choose a safe location on your
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unexposed objects such as electric wires
or pipes. Attach the base to the roof
or side of the house using the anchor
screws. You can mount the antenna
outside, or inside your attic from a rafter
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2. Insert the mast into the base. Then,
insert the pivot bolt through the base and
mast, and attach a nut to the pivot bolt
3. Insert the two
small movement bolts into the mast
out through the curved opening on
the base. Attach a nut to each bolt and
tighten to lock the mast in place.
The cable between
the power injector and
antenna carries power
to the antenna. Do not
connect devices such
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matching transformers, or
300-ohm cables between
the power injector and
your antenna. These
devices can cause a short.
• Do not bend coaxial cable into less than a 3-inch radius. Tighter bends can cause shorts and change the
cable’s impedance.
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round-headed staples.
• Do not expose coaxial cable to a temperature greater than 176° F (80° C). Keep the cable away from
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must seal connections and splices against water entry.
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NOTES
This directional antenna is designed to receive UHF
DTV signals and most close-in VHF DTV signals.
Freq. (Channels) DTV Analog
VHF (2-6) up to 20 miles up to 15 miles
VHF (7-13) up to 40 miles up to 35 miles
UHF (14-69) up to 50 miles up to 45 miles
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terrain. Surrounding structures, transmitting antenna height and
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Mounting brackets
F-connector
pre-installation test
Before installing your antenna, connect the power injector to the antenna and TV, and plug in the AC adapter as described
in “connecting your antenna.” Place the antenna away from trees or obstructions and face the front of the antenna vertically
with the RadioShack logo toward the TV stations. After the test, disconnect your antenna and mount it.
1.Connect the coaxial cable from the
antenna to the power injector’s ANT jack.
3.Plug the AC
adapter into the power
injector and into a
standard AC outlet.
2.Connect the power injector to your TV.
If necessary, use a 75-to-300 ohm transformer
(not supplied) or a signal splitter (not supplied).
When connected,
the LED lights.
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