Equipment --- Section 5
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Television Antenna
The television antenna is a manual crank up style antenna with built in electronics that use 12
Volts DC to "boost" signal strength. Signals that are weak or fuzzy can be amplified by pressing the
POWER switch on the Video Selector Box. The antenna and booster work together to provide the best
possible picture for most situations. Certain conditions occur when no amplification is needed, and in
fact may make the picture worse. The television station will send the initial signal that resembles the
waves or rings of water from a rock thrown into a still pond. The radiating television signal can hit an
object such as a mountain and come back. The antenna will receive a signal from the initial pass, and
then receive an additional signal from the rebound resulting in a split or double image. In this case,
the picture may be improved by no amplification or even lowering the antenna.
NOTE:
Do not move the motorhome with antenna in the raised position, it can be damaged
by tree limbs or wires.
WARNING:
Before raising antenna make an outside, visual inspection for any obstructions or
overhead electrical wires. Damage to the antenna, severe shock, personal injury or
death can occur from inadequate clearance.
To Raise the Antenna:
• Rotate the crank handle clock-
wise until handle stops.
• Pull down on the outside direc-
tional wheel and rotate the
antenna until the best picture is
obtained. The directional wheel
is spring loaded.
WARNING:
Do not raise a TV antenna
near overhead electrical
wires as contact may cause
serious injury or death. The
motorhome must not be driv-
en with the antenna in a
raised or partially raised
position. Worm breakage
may result.
To Lower the Antenna:
• Pull down on the directional wheel and align arrows together.
• Rotate the crank handle counterclockwise to lower the antenna fully into the cradle. Make an
outside visual inspection to ensure the antenna is properly stowed.
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