User Manual

Thank you for purchasing the
FA-SC61VC
VHF ANTENNA .
Please read these instructions
thoroughly before using the
FA-SC61VC.
0
145 MHz
150 MHz
155 MHz
160 MHz
165 MHz
170 MHz
175 MHz
140 MHz
136 MHz
Antenna cap
FA-SC61VC
The optimum bandwidth is ±3%
of the tuned frequency.
For optimum performance tune
to the center transmit frequency
of the radio.
Cutting Instructions
q Align the bottom of the anten-
na onto the 0 position of the
cutting guide diagram at left.
w Mark the antenna at the
length corresponding to the
desired frequency to be
tuned.
FA-SC61VC
A-6532K-1EX-w Printed in Japan
e Cut the antenna to the
marked length.
• Use a wire cutter that can
cut at least 1.2 mm (d) of
piano wire.
r Apply adhesive to the top of
the antenna and attach the
supplied antenna cap.
• Use of Cemedine Co.
Super-X No. 8008 black
(Icom parts number:
8950002910) or similar is
recommended.
The antenna can be used at its or
iginal length for this frequency.
No tuning (cutting) is necessary.
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© 2006-2009 Icom Inc.
Antenna Cutting
Chart
Center
frequency
(MHz)
Length
(mm)
174*
169
163
157
151
146
141
137
133
136
140
145
150
155
160
165
170
175
NOTE:
Ante n na ca p must be in ser t e d af t er
cuttin g the elem ent oth erwise wa ter
immersion makes the element damaged.
CAUTION:
Making antenna cuts at other than
the prescribed lengths specified could
void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.