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TVTelevision outlet plan symbol: original educational illustration
IEC

Television outlet plan symbol

Television outlets terminate the building TV distribution, whether from terrestrial antenna, satellite or a cable TV provider. Plans draw a triangle or outlet shape tagged TV, sometimes with an additional tag for satellite (SAT) or FM.

Drawing use
GA
Application
Installation & communications
Reference family
IEC
Form evidence
Telecommunication outlet, television. IEC 60617 installation-plan style (architectural and topographical installation symbols); independently drawn, not certified IEC geometry or a database identifier.

A distinction that matters

A data outlet carries network cabling; a TV outlet carries coaxial RF signals.

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ANTAntenna symbol: original educational illustration
IEC

Antenna symbol

The antenna symbol is a vertical feed line ending in an open triangle or V. It is used for TV and FM aerials, wireless bridge antennas, cellular router antennas and radio links on schematics and site plans.

Drawing use
GA / Schematic
Application
Installation & communications
Reference family
IEC
Form evidence
Antenna, general. IEC 60617 installation-plan style (architectural and topographical installation symbols); independently drawn, not certified IEC geometry or a database identifier.

A distinction that matters

A dish antenna has a parabolic reflector; the general antenna symbol has no reflector.

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