Installation guide

Williams Sound

Helping People Hear

USING AN ALTERNATE ANTENNA

The operating range of the system is dependent on which antenna is used on the Receiver

AND which antenna is used on the base-station Transmitter. The standard ANT 016 Rubber

Duckie Antenna on both Receiver and Transmitter will provide sufficient operating range

(up to 300 ft) for most applications. Three optional antennas are also available which will

extend the operating range and offer some installation alternatives:

ANT 005 Coaxial Antenna

When used on the Transmitter and the Receiver, this optional 80” dipole wall mount antenna

provides the greatest range (up to 500 ft.).

ANT 024 Dipole Antenna

This optional antenna provides nearly the operating range of the ANT 005 Coax Antenna,

but is easier to install and is shorter.

ANT 025 Whip

This 40” whip antenna threads onto the mounting stud on top of the receiver or Transmitter.

It provides improved range (350 - 400 ft.) compared to the standard ANT 016 antenna.

REMOTE ANTENNA LOCATION TIPS

þ Install the ANT 005 or ANT 024 with its elements vertical. The antenna is best installed

on a wall 10 to 15 feet above the floor. It may be located in the next room from the lis-

tening area if the separating wall does not contain metal lath, steel studs, foil-backed

insulation, or significant ductwork. Do not install the antenna in an organ chamber. The

numerous pipes of an organ significantly deflect and absorb the radio signal.

þ The ANT 005 and ANT 024 feedline is classified under the National Electrical Code as

Class II wiring and may be installed in conduit with other Class II wiring. It SHOULD

NOT be installed with Class I (power) wiring.

þ Do not connect the coaxial cable to the building or electrical ground in any way.

AVOIDING UNDESIRABLE ANTENNA INSTALLATIONS

Transmission (range, directional properties) can be severely impaired by improper installa-

tion of the antenna.

þ DO NOT install the antenna within any metal enclosure.

þ DO NOT install the antenna where it is separated from the listening area by any sub-

stantial metal object, such as heating ducts, structural steel, foil backed insulation, steel

studs or metal lath.

ANT 005

ANT 024