How to Guide

Before attaching the antenna to any surface, TEST RECEPTION in that area.

Connect the antenna to the TV or receiver and run a full channel scan.

If reception is not as desired, move the antenna and rescan TV/receiver.

Quick Start Assembly/Install Instructions

PA18 UHF/VHF Antenna Pre-Amp Kit

Before beginning assembly, make sure all pieces needed are present.

1) Low noise amplifier

2) Low loss power inserter with

12v DC power supply

3) 2- 3’ coaxial cables

The PA18 UHF/VHF Pre-Amp comes with:

Installation Instructions:

1. If the antenna is already installed, disconnect the down-lead coax cable from the antenna’s

transformer to the digital TV, TV/digital receiver, or set-top box.

2. Connect one of the supplied 3’ coax cable (3) to the

antenna’s transformer as shown in Fig.1 (the antenna

may look different, but the cable connection will be the

same.) Connect the other end of the 3’ coax cable

to the PA18 amplifier (1) using the “In” port as shown in

the bottom of Fig.1.

3. Strap the PA18 Pre-Amplifier (1) to the antenna mast

below or behind the antenna using the supplied

cable tie.

4. Previous installation: Attach the down lead coax cable

previously attached to the antenna’s transformer to the “Out”

port of the PA18 Pre-Amplifier (1).

Antenna Transformer

Fig.1

“In” Port

“Out” Port

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and Saturday - Sunday, 10am - 6pm.

PA18 Pre-Amplifier

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Quick Start Assembly/Install Instructions PA18 UHF/VHF Antenna Pre-Amp Kit Before attaching the antenna to any surface, TEST RECEPTION in that area. Connect the antenna to the TV or receiver and run a full channel scan. If reception is not as desired, move the antenna and rescan TV/receiver. Before beginning assembly, make sure all pieces needed are present.
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For New Installation: 5. Install the down lead coax cable (sold separately) to the “Antenna” input on the back of the digital TV, TV/digital receiver, or set-top box as shown in Fig. 3. 6. Using the second supplied 3’ coax cable, connect the left port labeled “To Receiver” on the power inserter (2) to the digital TV, TO RECEIVER TV/digital receiver, or set-top box. Do not reverse the connection. TO AMPLIFER TO RECEIVER Fig.2 TO AMPLIFIER 7.