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Coaxial Cable Installation Precautions
• Do not bend the coaxial cable into less than a three-inch radius. Tighter bends can cause shorts and
can change the cable’s impedance.
• Do not install the coaxial cable where it will have a pulling tension greater than 15 pounds during
installation. After installation, make sure there is no tension on the cable.
• Use only round-headed staples. Any clamps or securing devices used with coax should grip the cable
evenly about the circumference without crushing the cable. Flat staples can damage the coaxial cable.
• Do not expose the coaxial cable to a temperature greater than 176 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep the cable
away from heating vents and water heaters.
• The cable jacket withstands most outdoor environments. However, you must seal the connections
and splices against water entry.
Connecting the Antenna to Your TV
To connect the antenna to your TV, follow these steps:
1. Connect the coax downlead from the antenna to the ANT jack on the power injector.
2. If your TV has an F-connector, connect the short coaxial cable on the power injector to your TV’s
VHF/UHF 75-ohm F-connector.
If your TV has screw terminals for the VHF/UHF connection, connect a 75-ohm to a 300-ohm
transformer (not supplied) between the power injector and the VHF/UHF terminals.
If your TV has a 75-ohm VHF connection and a 300-ohm UHF connection, connect a signal
splitter (not supplied) between the power injector and the TV’s VHF/UHF connections.
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s small plug into the power injector’s DC 12V jack. Then plug the
adapter into a standard 120V AC outlet. The LED on the power injector lights to indicate that the
antenna is properly connected.
Lightning Protection for Exterior Mounting
• Mount a grounding block (not supplied) as close as possible to the point where the downlead enters
the house.
• The downlead wire from the antenna to the grounding block and the mast ground wire should be
secured to the house with stand-off insulators, spaced four to six feet apart.
• For a “ground-up” antenna installation, you may not need to ground the mast if it extends four or
more feet into the earth.
ANT711 Hardware
The ANT711 antenna package includes the following items:
• ANT711 Antenna (1) •Screws, #10 x 3", SS Phillips pan head (2)
• Power injector (1) •Mounting spacers (2)
• AC adapter (1) •Mast bracket (1)
• Adjustable wall mounting brackets (2) •Bolts, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 SS hex head (2)
• Screws, #8 x 1-1/2", SS Phillips pan head (4) •Coaxial cable, 6ft RG6 (1)
Mounting the Antenna
Interior or Exterior Mounting To a Wall Using the Adjustable Wall Brackets
Determine the desired mounting location. Attach the adjustable brackets, and mark the wall to indicate
mounting location. Attach the brackets by placing them into the slots on the rear of the antenna at the
desired location. Turn counter-clockwise to tighten brackets. Attach one end of the coaxial cable to the
rear F-connector of the antenna. Secure the antenna to the wall using the #8 x 1 1/2" self-tapping screws.
Interior or Exterior Mounting To a Wall Using the Spacers
Determine the desired mounting location. Mark the wall to indicate placement of antenna. Attach one
end of the coaxial cable to the rear F-connector of the antenna. Secure the antenna to the wall using the
#10 x 3" screws and spacers.
Pre-installation Test
Perform this test before installing your antenna to ensure that the unit is working properly.
1. Connect a temporary 75-ohm cable between the power injector's F-connector and the
antenna’s F-connector.
NOTE: If installing new lead-in cable, use the actual cable to be used in the installation.
2. Connect the power injector’s TV cable to your TV’s VHF/UHF 75-ohm F-connector.
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s small plug into the DC 12V jack on the power injector.
4. Plug the supplied AC adapter into a standard AC outlet. If the power injector’s indicator lights up,
the antenna is properly working.
5. Hold the antenna as close as possible to the area where it is to be mounted to check
TV reception.
NOTE: Reception may change if mounted in a different location than the testing site.
Mounting the Antenna (Continued)
Exterior or Attic Mounting To a Mast
Place both 1/4-20 bolts through the holes in the mast bracket. Thread into the back of the antenna.
Slide the bracket over the top of the mast and tighten bolts to secure. (To prevent damage to the
antenna, do not over tighten the bolts.) Raise the mast and secure it at the desired location. Then,
connect the cable.