GME AE2000 User Manual

I N NOVATIVE E L E C T R O N I C S

AE2000

Omni directional FM/TV Antenna

I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L

INTRODUC TION

The GME AE2000 three element broadband clover
leaf TV/FM antenna has been designed specifically
for marine and mobile land use.

The unique broad band clover leaf element
design ensures good balanced reception of all TV
channels (ABC, commercials and SBS) whether on
VHF (bands 1 and 3) or UHF (bands 4 and 5). In
addition, the AE2000 picks up FM radio signals
which may be fed to your boat or vehicle’s stereo
system. The AE2000 is also fully digital TV ready.

Unlike conventional TV antennas, the AE2000 is
non-directional, so it will continue to give good
reception if your boat changes course or swings
at anchor. For land use, there is no requirement
to swing the antenna for best results at each new
site or when changing between stations lying in
different directions.

SPECI FICATIO NS

Antenna Type: 3 element clover leaf.

Frequency Range: VHF TV bands 1 & 3 -

40 MHz to 220 MHz.
UHF TV bands 4 & 5 ­470 MHz to 860 MHz.
FM radio band -
88 MHz to108 MHz.

Polarisation: Horizontal.

Pick Up Pattern: Omni directional.

Amplifier: FET and bipolar.

Gain: 20 dB + or - 2 dB.

Noise Figure: 2 dB.

Output Impedance: 75 Ohms.

Supply Voltage: 10.5 - 14.5V DC negative

ground, reverse polarity and
surge protected.

The AE2000 has a built in amplifier which
combines the latest field effect and bipolar
transistor technology. This gives minimum noise
(snow) on weak signals and also avoids patterning
interference etc., due to overload caused by strong
signals from nearby transmitters.

The amplifier is protected against damage from
static, supply surges or accidental reverse polarity.

The antenna and amplifier are mounted in a
weatherproof plastic radome. This is UV stabilised
to resist deterioration due to prolonged exposure
to sunlight. All screws and bolts are high grade
stainless steel to prevent corrosion in the harsh
marine environment. A 10 metre length of high
quality white coaxial cable carries 12 V DC to
power the built-in amplifier and feeds TV and FM
radio signals from the antenna to the required
location in the boat or vehicle.

Current
Consumption: 35 mA typical.

Connector: Standard ‘F’ type external or

coaxial clamp internal.

Downlead: 10 metres white 75 Ohms

coaxial cable type RG59B/U
with fitted weatherproof ‘F’
connector.

Radome: White polypropylene UV

stabilised plastic, 460 mm dia,
100 mm high.

Mounting: Accepts 1” (25 mm) standard

dia. tube (450 mm alloy mast
and base supplied).

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PARTS LIST

Locate and familiarise yourself with all parts making up the AE2000 system listed below

1 x Instruction leaflet.

1 x Antenna dome assembly.

1 x 10 metre length white coaxial downlead with fitted

waterproof ‘F’ connector.

1 x Coaxial connector, screw on solderless ‘F’ type.

1 x DC power injector assembly.

2 x Moulded bases to accept 25 mm (1”) tube.

GENER AL CON SIDERATIONS

Very careful consideration should be given to the best
mounting position for the AE2000. Television signals
rapidly fall in strength once the line of sight distance is
exceeded, so to give the best reception range, the AE2000
should be mounted as high as possible. This would
normally be above the flybridge on motor cruisers or at
spreader or masthead height on cruising yachts.

Many modern vessels have a targa arch which is an ideal
location for GPS, radar and TV antennas. If the AE2000 is
to be mounted on an arch or similar elevated flat surface,
the 450 mm mast, second moulded base and slope
adjusting spacers supplied can be utilised.

If the methods described above are not practical, an
alternative might be to mount the AE2000 on a 3-4 metre
25 mm (1”) diameter alloy or stainless tube from the
vessels stern.

The AE2000 provides two alternative methods for
connection of the coaxial cable downlead. The cable can
be protected and kept out of sight by running it inside
the mounting tube. A screw and clamp type connection is

1 x 25 mm (1”) dia. x 450 mm (18”) long aluminium

support tube.

2 x Slope adjusting wedge spacers.

1 x Cable tie.

3 x M5 x 40 mm stainless steel Philips head bolts.

4 x 1/4 inch x 16 mm stainless steel grub screws.

1 x Allen key for grub screws.

provided inside the dome for this purpose. Alternatively,
the weatherproof ‘F’ connector fitted to the downlead
supplied can be screwed to the outlet on the underside
of the AE2000 and the cable routed external to the
mounting tube.

If you choose to run the cable up the inside of the support
tube, the fitted waterproof connector must be cut off and
the co-axial cable connected to the amplifier PCB as in
diagram 1 and 2.

The hand assembly connector (supplied) is to be fitted to
the pre-trimmed end of the coaxial cable (as in diagram

3) and screwed into the AE2000 power injector (also
supplied).

A 1.5 metre long, white coaxial lead is provided to
connect from the AE2000 DC Injector to the TV Receiver’s
Antenna Socket.

If you wish to use the AE2000 for FM Radio reception,
you may purchase a GME accessory kit (part number
SPL001).

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