KING Jack OA8501 User Manual

Low Prole Digital HDTV Over-the-Air Antenna
Owner’s Manual
OA8500 • White
OA8501 • Black
Roof Thickness: 1” to 4-1/2”
Roof Thickness: 4-1/2” to 8”
(when installed with KING extension #21850)
Thank you for choosing a KING Antenna!
CONTENTS
OPERATION and AIMING THE ANTENNA ......................................................... 1
CONTENTS and EXTENSION INSTALLATION ..................................................2
EXTERIOR BASE MOUNT INSTALLATION .......................................................3
INTERIOR ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION .......................................................... 4
POWER INSERTER INSTALLATION .................................................................. 5
LIMITED WARRANTY .........................................................................................6
NOTE: Please read thru the installation instructions before beginning.
See page 2 for items supplied by the installer.
See page 5 for information on the MB8200 Mounting Plate
with built-in KING SureLock
™
Digital TV Signal Meter
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 8.7” H x 16” W x 12.5” L
Weight: 2.62 lbs.
Power Requirement: 12 VDC / 100 mA
(supplied by KING Wall Mount Power Injector)
Frequency Bands: VHF (54-216 MHz)
UHF (470-698 MHz)
FM (87.9-107.9 MHz)
Signal Meter Frequency Response: 54-698 MHz (Ch 2-51)
Enclosure/Mount: ASA-Automotive grade

KING Jack OA8501 Specifications

General

Brand	KING Jack
Model	OA8501
Category	Antenna
Language	English

Summary

Owners Manual

Antenna Specifications

Details the physical dimensions, weight, power requirements, frequency bands, and enclosure grade.

Antenna Operation

Power States (On/Off)

Details the power-on and power-off states of the antenna system.

Aiming the Antenna

Aiming Procedure and Signal Meter Usage

Step-by-step guide to rotate, adjust attenuator, and use the signal meter for optimal reception.

Extension Installation

Installing the KING Extension #21850

Instructions for installing the extension for thicker roofs before base mount attachment.

Exterior Base Mount Installation

Mounting the Base to the Vehicle Roof

Detailed steps for selecting location, drilling, sealing, and securing the base mount to the roof.

Interior Enclosure Installation

Attaching the Enclosure and Knob

Guide for routing coax, attaching enclosure base, and securing the rotation knob.

Power Inserter Installation

Wiring Diagram and Connection

Illustrates the wiring connections for the wall mount power inserter and the antenna.

MB8200 Mounting Plate

MB8200 Purpose and Information

Details the MB8200's function for covering old mounting holes and contact information.

Limited Warranty

Warranty Terms and Exclusions

Outlines the four-year parts and one-year labor warranty, including exclusions and legal rights.