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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ASSEM BLY & CONNECTI ON
When the antenna’s location has been decided and mechanical arrangements to support it have been made, final
assembly and connection of the downlead can be commenced.
1 Select one of the moulded bases and use the 3 M5 X
40 mm stainless bolts to attach it to the underside of
the dome. Note that the nuts are captive within the
dome assembly.
2 Insert 2 grub screws into the threaded bushes in the
base and tighten a few turns to hold them in place.
3 If the downlead is to be run inside the support tube,
follow steps 8 - 12 below.
4 If the downlead is to be run externally, screw the
waterproof ‘F’ connector on the cable supplied to the
outlet below the dome. Use a small 12 mm spanner
to gently tighten the sleeve which secures the
connector to the outlet. Caution, do not overtighten.
5 Mount the antenna on its support tube and lock
firmly in place by tightening the 2 grub screws in the
base using the 3 mm Allen key supplied.
6 Secure the downlead in place using cable ties or
similar. Caution, do not allow the full weight of cable
to be carried by the ‘F’ connector either during or
after installation.
7 As the down lead has been installed with the
waterproof ‘F’ connector at the top, it will be
necessary to fit the second connector supplied at the
injector end. Instructions for fitting this connector are
given in Diagram 3. Note that the spare ‘F’ connector
provided is not waterproof and should only be used
where protected from the weather.
8 To run the downlead inside the support tube, it is
necessary to open up the dome assembly. To do this,
first undo 6 Philips head screws and washers which
are located in recesses on the underside of the dome.
Then use 2 thin bladed screw drivers to gently prise
the 12 clip over portions at the circumference of the
dome lid outwards and upwards over the lip in the
dome base, until the two parts can be separated.
9 Cut the waterproof connector off the coaxial, run this
end up the tube and connect to the PCB saddle as
in diagram 1 and 2. Take care to avoid any whiskers
of wire from the cable shielding braid which could
short circuit the connections. Support the weight of
the coaxial by securing with the cable tie supplied.
The cable should be run to the location of the T.V.
receiver via the shortest route possible. Any excess
cable may be trimmed off then fit the ‘F’ connector
(supplied) to this end of the coaxial for connection to
the AE2000 Power Injector (supplied).
10 Clip the dome lid and base back together ensuring
that the tall spigot in the base locates inside the
hollow spigot in the lid. Replace and tighten the 6
Philips head screws and washers which hold the base
and lid together.
11 Mount the antenna on its tube and secure in place
by tightening the 2 grub screws using the Allen key
provided.
12 If further cable is added, this must be the same
type as supplied (75 Ohms RG 59 B/U) and a good
quality barrel (in line) ‘F’ connector, obtainable from
electronic hobby stores, should be used to make the
join. This connector will probably require sealing to
avoid moisture ingress and corrosion.
The short co-axial flylead with ‘F’ connector on
one end and PAL type plug on the other should be
installed between the ‘to television’ outlet on the
injector and the TV receivers antenna socket.
13 The amplifier in the antenna dome is powered by
the boat or vehicles 12 V DC supply injected into the
downlead by the AE2000 injector unit. Connect 12 V
from the boat or vehicle electrical system to the red/
black wire from the injector, red to positive (+) and
black to negative (-). Current consumption is 30-40
mA and this will run down batteries if left connected
for very long periods without charging. The antenna
system will not work if the polarity is incorrect.
A 500 mA fuse in the injector’s red wire protects
against short circuits in the downlead system.
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14 If required, the AE2000 TV antenna system may
be powered from the 240V mains supply by using
GME Kingray plug pack and injector model PSK06F
obtainable from your GME dealer.
Diagram 1
Downlead
Pillar B
Cable tie
Pillar B
Hole A
Amplifier PCB
Side View
Top View
Downlead
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Diagram 2
1 Cut back outer
plastic cover.
2 Fold braid back
over outer cover.
Copper
braid
3 Remove plastic
from inner wire.
Diagram 3
1 Cut back plastic cover. 2 Fold braid back and remove
plastic from inner wire.
6 mm
4 Clamp wire and
braid in position
7 mm
3 Insert prepared cable into
connectors body and screw
in as far as possible.
16 mm
Trim off excess braid.
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GME AFTER SALES SERVICE
Your GME AE2000 is especially designed for the environment
encountered in land and marine installations. The use of all
solid state circuitry, careful design and rigorous testing, result
in high reliability. Should failure occur however, GME maintain
a fully equipped service facility and spare parts stock to meet
the customer’s requirements long after expiry of the warranty
period.
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Part Number: 310164 Drawing Number: 41151-3
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