Radio Shack Window /Gutter-Mount Mobile TV Antenna, 15-1609 Owner's Manual

Window or Gutter-Mount Mobile TV Antenna

OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.

The RadioShack Window or Gutter-Mount Mobile TV Antenna de­livers optimum reception of VHF and UHF signals to a TV in your
car or RV. The loaded fiberglass elements provide omni-direction­al reception that minimizes the effect of vehicle position on the
picture quality. The gutter-mount bracket lets you mount the an­tenna without drilling holes or making other permanent modifica­tions to your vehicle.

MOUNTING THE ANTENNA

All mobile antennas use the metal body as an electrical ground
plane. For optimum reception, your vehicle’s gutters must be met­al and must be directly connected to a metal roof.

Important:

the front seat of a vehicle.

1. Loosen the mounting screws on the mounting bracket.

2. Position the bracket on the vehi-

3. Tighten the mounting screws until

Some states have laws that forbid the use of TVs on

cle’s gutter. If the gutter is
extremely wide, you might have
to remove the mounting bracket.

the mounting bracket is secure.
Mount the antenna securely to
ensure optimum performance.

CONNECTING THE ANTENNA TO THE TV

1. Route the antenna cable between the vehicle’s door and the
doorjamb. The door’s rubber seal prevents damage to the
cable and usually prevents water leakage.

If the cable is not long enough to reach the TV, your local
RadioShack store sells coaxial cable and in line connectors
to extend the cable.

Do not roll the window up tightly against the wire. Doing this
might damage the wire.

2.

If your TV has a combined VHF/UHF antenna input

the cable directly to the TV.

If your TV has 1/8-inch VHF/UHF antenna jacks

special adapter (Cat. No. 278-257) to connect an antenna to
this type of jack.

If your TV has only 300-ohm antenna terminals

300ohm transformer (Cat. No. 15-1140) to complete the con­nection.

If your TV has separate VHF and UHF terminals

UHF splitter to complete the connection. Your local
RadioShack store sells a variety of splitters.

, connect

, you need a

, use a 75-to

, use a VHF/

4. Turn the vertical adjustment
screw so that the side-to side axis
of the bracket is vertical. Be sure
that the plastic cap is on the
adjustment screw before you
tighten the screw.

5. Place a rubber O-ring over the
threads on each antenna ele­ment, then screw the elements into the mounting bracket.

On Vehicles Without Gutters

1. Place the felt pad between the upper edge
of the rear window glass and the mounting
bracket.

2. Carefully press the bracket over the pad,
then roll up the window.

3. Follow Steps 1–5 under “Mounting the
Antenna” to complete the mounting of your
antenna.

All references to “the gutter” now

Note:

refer to “the glass-mount bracket”.

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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman­ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company­owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES
CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL­ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE­SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE
OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR­RANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE­NIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL, OR CO NSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVE N IF RadioShac k HAS BEEN AD­VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limita­tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un­less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase
price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop­erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of
warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the
expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.

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