STEP 1: Verify all components and parts are included, using figure at bottom of this page.
STEP 2: Install the JACK Antenna in one of two ways (Page 2):
• RV Mounting: Mount to a Sensar
®
retractable arm using the supplied RV Antenna Bracket.
• Pole Mounting: Mount to a stationary pole (on a house for example) using the supplied Pole Mount
Bracket. DO NOT MOUNT TO A POLE ON A VEHICLE.
STEP 3:
READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY, THEN MAKE CONNECTIONS ON PAGE 3.
The JACK antenna is an amplified antenna that requires +12 volts power.
STEP 4: Read the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS on page 4 for antenna pointing instructions.
VHF: 47-230 MHz Input: AC110-120V / AC220-240V
Reception Frequencies Voltage
UHF: 470-860 MHz Working: DC12V / 100mA
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VHF + UHF Amplified HDTV Antenna
Model OA8000 & OA8001 Installation Instructions
When replacing an existing amplified antenna that has an existing power injector, just replace
the antenna head assembly and verify that you have power to the JACK antenna when the wall
switch power injector is “ON.” A red LED light on the bottom of the JACK antenna will illuminate
when +12 volts is present and the internal amplifier is powered. Do not use both the existing
power injector and the power injector supplied with the JACK Antenna!
Using two power injectors in the circuit can cause the JACK Antenna
power supply to overheat, possibly causing injury or severe damage.
Use either the existing power injector or the JACK power injector.
WARNING: DO NOT USE BOTH POWER INJECTORS!
Verify that any existing power injector has been disconnected.
When using an existing power injector already in the RV
When using the JACK Antenna with the supplied power injector
A typical power injector for an
existing RV antenna will be a wall
plate or A/V distribution box with an
ON/OFF type switch.
Option 1: SENSAR®REPLACEMENT
1. Turn off antenna power injector at wall switch or A/V switch and raise the existing antenna.
2. Attach the RV antenna bracket to the JACK antenna with the 4 supplied sets of lock washers and screws.
3. Unscrew coax cable and remove existing Sensar
®
antenna (if present) from the retractable arm (keep retaining pins and clips).
Line up holes in RV antenna bracket with holes in retractable arm and re-insert pins thru assembly. Re-install retaining clips
(use new supplied retaining clips if necessary).
4. Fill end of existing coax cable with supplied dielectric grease and screw to antenna (DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN).
Note: If existing coax connector is corroded or damaged, replace with supplied new connector.
If installing new coax cable (sold separately), connect as stated, and then route properly thru retractable arm and into vehicle.
Make appropriate connections in vehicle.
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Option 2: POLE MOUNT BRACKET
1. Attach the L-shaped bracket to the JACK antenna with the 4 supplied sets of lock washers and screws.
2. Remove 2 existing screws and 2 existing washers from L-shaped bracket. Attach pole clamp to the L-shaped bracket with the
same screws and washers.
3. Place the clamp around an appropriate pole and tighten wing nuts.
4. Fill end of coax cable (sold separately) with supplied dielectric grease and screw to antenna (DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN).
Note: If replacing an existing antenna and the existing coax connector is corroded or damaged, replace with supplied
new connector. Route coax cable and make appropriate connections.
5. Position antenna for maximum signal reception and tighten wing nuts to secure the antenna in this position.
Antenna may be mounted in either
direction in order to clear obstacles such
as AC units or roof vents.
POLE MUST BE STATIONARY -
NOT ON A VEHICLE.
This is a directional antenna and
should be rotated on the pole to
the position that provides
maximum signal reception.
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