User's Manual

15 ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro/ADL Vantage 35
If you have an antenna with a male TNC connector, you can attach it directly to the RF
connector on the top of the radio. We highly recommend, however, that you elevate the
RF antenna as much as possible. The most common set up is similar to that shown in the
following illustration where an antenna cable with male TNC connector is attached to the
radio. The other end of this cable is attached to a tripod or elevated section of range pole.
The RF antenna is then attached to the end of the cable. Pacific Crest offers an antenna
cable that attaches to standard 5/8-in threaded tripods and range poles and antennas with
NMO connectors.
Inspect the antenna center push-pin contact to ensure that it makes good contact with
the antenna mount. A good antenna connection is critical to system performance.
Note – Always ensure that an antenna is connected before transmitting with any radio. A
good field practice is to attach the antenna before you turn on the radio and then turn off the
radio before you detach the antenna. Using a gained antenna raises the Effective Isotropic
Radiated Power (EIRP) of the radio. Ensure that the resultant EIRP does not exceed your
licensed limit.