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TV Antennas
- How can I tell whether my antenna is affected by the 2002 USCG Safey
Alert?
Only units of Style 2040 and 2050 which were manufactured in 2000 are
affected. Style 2030 was originally listed erroneously by the USCG. A
corrected Alert removed the 2030 from the list.
- How can I check the antenna to make sure it is working? Check the
voltage from the power supply for 17 vAC on AC operation and 12 vDC on DC
operation. Also, try moving out of the slip to see if interference from other
boats might be causing your reception problems. VHF TV transmission is
line-of-sight, so at sea level, you're quite possibly out of "view" of the TV
signal.
- Why can I pick up some channels but not others? Poor reception can
be caused by location, height (for example, is your boat at sea level?),
atmospheric conditions, and power. Marine TV antennas have the same
limitations as the ones that install on top of your home.
- Can I mount the antenna upside down or sideways? Yes. However, be
sure to seal the coax connector located on the underside of the antenna.
- Can I mount the antenna in my spreaders? No, spreaders will
interfere with the antenna's reception. It is better to mount the antenna
above or below the spreaders.
- Can I mount the antenna in an enclosed area? No, signal bounces off
of flat, reflective surfaces which effectively shield the antenna from the TV
signals.
- Can I use the Style 2020-G or Style 2030-G for my house? Yes. In
fact, the reception can be excellent, depending on where you are. For best
results, mount the antenna in a clear area, away from obstructions.
- Why does the power supply's red light stay on when I run the unit in AC
mode? This modification was made by Shakespeare to show that power is
getting to the antenna. This is only true if the power supply on your unit is
black in color.
- Why can I get better reception on my boat with a pair of rabbit ears?
Your Shakespeare Marine TV Antenna is doing its job too well. It's delivering
too much signal, overloading the TV's Automatic Gain Control circuitry. Use
an in-line attenuator (available at most Radio Shack stores, for example) to
reduce the antenna's signal to a usable level. Shakespeare's SeaWatch® 2025
Marine TV Antenna System uses dual amplifiers to permit boosting or
attenuating the signal as needed. The control panel for the 2025 is available
as an upgrade for other Shakespeare antennas as SeaWatch® Style 2025-CP
- Can I run two or more TV's off of the same antenna? Yes, two TV's
will work with one antenna, as long as the total coax run is kept relatively
short.
- How long is the warranty for the TV antennas? SeaWatch® Marine TV
Antennas carry a Shakespeare Limited Warranty for 1 Year from the date of
purchase.
- Will a booster help me get more signal? No, a booster just
amplifies the signal that is being received. Boosters are used for increasing
signal strength for multiple TV installations with long runs of coax.
- Can I replace the preamp myself? No, this is not a stock item from
Shakespeare. The antenna head has to be returned to Shakespeare for repair.
- What is the difference between Shakespeare units having the gray power
supply and those with the black power supply? In units having the black
power supply, the RED light stays on in AC and DC operation, and a thermal
fuse has been added.
- What is the difference between the 2020-G and the 2030-G TV antennas?
The Style 2030-G is larger (21" diameter, instead of 14"), and also heavier
(11 lbs., instead of 3 lbs.). The Style 2030-G is designed for maximum
omni-directional performance in the marine environment. The 2020-G is the
ideal smaller marine TV antenna where styling and size are the predominant
factors. It's perfect for close-in, or stronger signal areas.
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