Instructions / Assembly

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.
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2
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4
1) Low noise amplifier
2) Loss loss power inserter
3) 2- 3’ coaxial cables
4) 12v DC power supply
The PA18 UHF/VHF Pre-Amp comes with:
Installation Instructions:
1. If your antenna is already installed, disconnect the down-lead coax cable from your antenna’s
transformer that runs to your digitalTV,TV/digital receiver or set-top box.
2. Connect the supplied 3’ coax cable (3) to your
antennas transformer as shown in Fig.1 (Your antenna
may look different but, the cable conntection will be the
same.) Connect the other end of the 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 or to
an adjacent wall in the attic installations using the supplied
cable tie.
4. Previous installation: Attach the down lead coax cable
that was attached to the antennas transformer to the “Out”
port of the PA18 Pre-Amplifier (1).
Antenna Transformer
Fig.1
“In” Port
“Out” Port
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