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Connecting
the Grounding Block
to the Receiver
Connect the grounding
block to the receiver with RG-6 coaxial cable
to complete the cable installation.
>_Caution
• Be careful to avoid drilling into electrical, water or gas utility lines.
Notes
• The connectors you attach to the
grounding block should be waterproof
type.
1
Tightly screw one end of an RG-6 coaxial cable into the
grounding
block terminal across from the one you connected
to
the antenna.
2 Use cable clips to make a four to six inch diameter drip loop.
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From Antenna
5/8" Drill Thru- __=
To Receiver
Drip Loop /
Grounding
Block
3
Drill a s/8" hole through the exterior wall near the spot where
the receiver will be located.
4
Wrap the end of the cable with tape to protect the center
conductor and feed it through the wall into your house.
5
Unwrap
the tape and check the connector to be sure the center
conductor is straight and undamaged..
Note
• You can install a wall plate inside
your house at this time to give the
installation a finished look.
6
Pull enough cable into the room to reach the back of the receiver.
7
Seal the hole around the cable with silicon sealant.
The antenna
and cable are now completely installed.
Read the next
section to learn about aiming the antenna.
Chapter 3: Installing the Cables
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