Antenna Installation Tips
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Safe Installation Procedures
There are extremely important safety factors to consider when installing an antenna. Learning and following simple s......
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Where should I mount my antenna?
Ideally, an antenna should be mounted at the point where the signals are the strongest, though often this is impracti......
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Antenna Mounting Overview
There are many options for mounting antennas, based on the location selected as well as the antenna type. Following ......
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Do I need to ground my antenna and coaxial cable?
The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires that the antenna mast and the coaxial cable be bonded to the home’s groun......
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Can I use a ground rod to ground my antenna system?
The National Electrical Code (NEC) in section 810 requires that the antenna mast and the coaxial cable be bonded to t......
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Selecting & Installing Guy Wires (CM9081)
Consistent, safe support of antenna installations over 10 feet above the uppermost wall bracket or roof mount depend ......
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Antenna Rotator Overview and instructions (CM9521 CM9537)
A rotor or rotator is a mast-mounted, motor-driven device that permits the TV viewer to conveniently rotate (orient) ......
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What Is a Distribution Amplifier and Do I Need One? (CM-3410, CM-3412, CM-3414, CM-3418)
The goal and purpose of a distribution amplifier is to increase the strength of received signals to a level that is g......
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How Much Signal Do I Lose Going Through A Splitter?(CM-3212HD, CM-3213HD)
Any time a TV distribution signal is split, it will encounter insertion loss that will weaken the signals distributed......
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How Much Signal Do I Lose Going Through Coaxial Cable?
There are three standard sizes of coaxial cable used for TV distribution systems in homes. These are Series 59, Seri......
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Using the CM7170 Coaxial Cable Compression Connector Installation Kit
Note; New part number is CM7170 but the instructions are the same. The proper installation of F connectors onto coaxi......
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How far apart (Vertically) should the wall mount brackets be installed?
The separation between the brackets is determined by the needs of each installation. The material to which the brack......
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I lost the hardware that came with my Channel Master product, how can I get a replacement?
If you have lost or broken antenna hardware, most original replacement parts can be purchased online at www.channelma......