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Equipment
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 turning on the boost switch in the
passenger front overhead cabinet. 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 a 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 result one sees in the
television picture is a double image. The antenna will receive a signal from
the initial pass, 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: Moving the motorhome with the antenna in the raised
position, can cause damage from 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 clockwise to raise the antenna (it is
approximately 14 ½ turns).
• Pull down on the outside directional 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 driven with the antenna in a raised or
partially raised position. Worm gear or worm breakage may result.
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