How big is the antenna?
Physically, the Saturn 3000 is 480mm in diameter with a 100mm stainless steel stem.
Does it have an amplifier?
Yes, the Saturn Antenna has the correct-sized amplifier for country reception. The ideal power of an amplifier for country reception is 34dB.
What are the technical specifications of the Saturn Omni 3000?
The Saturn Omni 3000 TV antenna has a fibreglass shell covering 2 aerials - one VHF, one UHF. Also, inside the shell is an digital amplifier that boosts the signal by 34dB on the UHF and 28dB on the VHF.
The 2 aerials are dipoles (in a circular pattern).
The frequency range for the Saturn TV antenna is from 48MHz - 840MHz.
Is the Saturn TV antenna a DIGITAL antenna?
The Saturn TV antennas have been ready for the digital reception since 2001. The amplifier inside the shell has been manufactured for the digital reception by GME Kingray in Sydney.
Why are the channels changing from Analogue to Digital TV?
The digital reception is a huge improvement for TV reception in Australia. The clearer reception and better quality of the digital reception far exceeds the analogue reception. With digital TV reception, the TV stations can give a greater variety of programs from the different frequencies that have been allocated to them - e.g., channel 7 has the usual channel 7 + channel 7 two + channel 7 mate, each with different programs.
How do you fit the electric bracket to the roof of the caravan?
The electric bracket sits on the roof of the caravan and is wired to the 12volt system. Only 2 small holes are needed through the roof - one for the 12volt cable and one for the antenna cable. To download an instruction sheet for the installation go to the PRODUCTS page, click on BRACKETS, click on MORE in the article about the ELECTRIC BRACKET.