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VU-190XR VHF/UHF/FM Antenna with Matching Transformer
OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.
Your RadioShack VHF/UHF/FM Antenna performs better than
standard antennas because of its special design features.
2. Use the supplied hardware to loosely attach one of the sup-
plied mast clamp assemblies to the main boom, as shown.
U-Bolt
UHF Bowtie — delivers more of the UHF signal to your TV.
Since UHF signals are more difficult to receive than VHF sig-
nals, this antenna gives UHF signals the extra boost they need.
Mast Clamp
VHF/UHF Isolation Network — prevents the two types of TV
signals from interfering with each other. This results in cleaner
signals and a better picture on your TV.
Main Boom
Lock Nuts
Backup Plate
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
3. Attach the other mast clamp assembly to the cradle boom.
(Be sure it faces the same direction as the main boom’s
mast clamp assembly, shown above.) Fold out the two sets
of metal support straps on the cradle boom and attach
them to the corresponding holes on the main boom using
the two supplied 11/2-inch screws and large wing nuts.
Before you begin installation, read this manual and the sepa-
rate Consumer Product Safety Commission information sheet.
For your safety and convenience, plan each step of the installa-
tion and purchase the necessary hardware in advance. The
hardware required and the order in which you perform the steps
depend on the mounting and connection method you choose.
Warning: When you install your antenna, use extreme caution.
If the antenna starts to fall, let it go! It could contact overhead
power lines. If the antenna touches the power line, contact with
the antenna, mast, cable, or guy wires can cause electrocution
and death. Call the power company to remove the antenna. Do
not attempt to remove it yourself.
Main Boom
Metal Support
Straps
Metal Support
Straps
MastClamp
Assemblies
ASSEMBLING THE ANTENNA
Cradle Boom
Assemble the entire antenna on the ground.
4. Press the supplied large end plugs into the main boom and
the cradle boom.
1. Use the supplied hardware to assemble the two main boom
sections, as shown. If necessary, lift one end of the main
boom so the crossover wires reach the threaded posts.
5. Pull the UHF bowtie’s two halves away from the main boom
until they lock into place. Then slide each half’s unattached
end over one of the antenna’s lead-in terminals (one for
each half of the UHF bowtie on each side of the boom).
Note: To access slots or holes during assembly, move the
antenna’s elements out of the way as needed.
Large Wing Nuts
11/2-Inch
Screws
Flat
UHF/VHF
Washers
Isolation Network
UHF Bowtie
Lead-In Terminal
Threaded
Crossover
Posts
Note: Both sections of the UHF/VHF isolation network
Wires
should remain parallel to the main boom.
Splint
CONNECTING LEAD-IN CABLE
TO THE ANTENNA
We recommend RG-6 cable and, if you prepare your own ca-
ble, a quality F-connector. You can also use 300-ohm flat, twin-
lead cable. (RadioShack carries a variety of suitable cables and
connectors.)
Large Wing Nuts
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All Rights Reserved.
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the crossover wires to provide at least 1/2 inch of clearance
between parts.
ROUTING THE CABLE TO YOUR
TV/VCR/FM RECEIVER
If you use coaxial cable:
Crossover Wires
• Use plastic tape or mast standoff insulators to secure the
coaxial cable to the mast at about 3-foot intervals. Continue
down the roof and the side of the house using roof and wall
standoff insulators.
• Use coaxial cable nail-in clips every few feet to secure the
cable between the mast and where the cable enters the
house.
• Use a 75-ohm grounding block at the point where the coax-
ial cable enters the house. Read the Consumer Product
Safety Commission sheet for grounding instructions.
3. Set up the mast, then rotate it so the antenna’s shorter ele-
ments point toward the broadcast antennas of the stations
you want to receive.
• Use a wall-through lead-in tube (not supplied) to neatly
route the coaxial cable through walls.
Main Boom
Wing Boom Elements
Short Elements
If you use twin-lead cable:
• Be sure the twin-lead cable remains at least 4 inches away
from all metal surfaces.
Toward TV
Stations’
Antennas
• Use standoff insulators about every 4 feet. Twist the twin-
lead cable about three turns between standoff insulators.
• Read the separate Consumer Product Safety Commission
sheet for grounding instructions.
Mast
Main Boom Long Elements
CONNECTING TO YOUR TV/VCR AND FM RECEIVER
Connect the antenna’s lead-in cable to your TV/VCR and FM receiver’s antenna terminals according to the type of cable you used.
RadioShack carries a variety of splitters. Choose one that best suits your needs. Below are some sample connections.
Make connections as shown if you have:
• Coaxial antenna lead-in
UHF
300 Ohm
VHF
75 Ohm
• Twin-lead UHF terminals
• Coaxial VHF terminal
To FM
Receiver
RadioShack
Splitter with 75-Ohm Input
Cat. No. 15-1252
• Twin-lead FM antenna terminals
Coaxial Lead-In
from Antenna
Make connections as shown if you have:
• Coaxial antenna lead-in
UHF
300 Ohm
VHF
300 Ohm
• Twin-lead UHF terminals
• Twin-lead VHF terminals
RadioShack
Transformer/Splitter
Cat. No. 15-1139
• Twin-lead FM antenna terminals
To FM
Receiver
Coaxial Lead-In
from Antenna
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Make connections as shown if you have:
• Coaxial antenna lead-in
TV
VHF/UHF
To
FM Receiver
• Combined coaxial VHF/UHF terminal
• Coaxial FM antenna terminal
RadioShack
Hybrid Splitter/Combiner
Cat. No. 15-1141
Coaxial Lead-In
from Antenna
Make connections as shown if you have:
• Twin-lead antenna lead-in
• Twin-lead UHF terminals
UHF
300 Ohm
VHF
75 Ohm
• Coaxial VHF terminal
RadioShack
Splitter with 300-Ohm Input
Cat. No. 15-1251
• Twin-lead FM antenna terminals
To FM
Receiver
Twin-Lead Lead-In
from Antenna
Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-
ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-
owned 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 LIABIL-
ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE-
SPECT 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 WAR-
RANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE-
NIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD-
VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limita-
tion 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, un-
less 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 prop-
erty 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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