Owner`s manual

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Installation
Selecting a Location
The location selected for antenna erection should preferably be a clear area with
one or two large trees or other tall supports such as poles or buildings in the
center. If possible, avoid areas with large numbers of trees around the antenna, as
this will reduce performance. Selecting the highest location in the area will
enhance performance. The antenna should not be installed near power lines,
highways, broadcast stations, electrical motors etc.
Erecting an Inverted “L” Long-Wire Antenna
1.
Open the four screws on the inner board of the MICOM-2ET-RDP suitcase cover
to remove the tuner.
2.
Connect the back coaxial cable to the N-type RF antenna connector at the side of
the tuner and to the Antenna connector at the connections box, in the suitcase
body.
3.
Connect one side of the flat grounding cable to the GND terminal at the left side
of the tuner and the other side of the grounding cable to the ground, using the
supplied grounding stake.
4.
Unwind the green cord attached to the ring element from the spool.Unwind the
antenna wire until the ring element is released. The ring element is 4.5m (15 ft)
from the tuner connector.
5.
Use the cord to tie the antenna wire to the first support.Release as much of the
remaining length of the antenna wire as required, depending on the specific
location (maximum 13.5m (45 ft)).
6.
Lock the green antenna wire into the hook of the spool, and tie the cord connected
to the spool to the second antenna support.
Note
In order to obtain good grounding, the cable can be connected to a
water pipe or to any nearby grounding rod. Ensure that the length of
the ground lead does not exceed 30 cm (1 foot).