Mounting the 2019 Automatic Tuning Mobile HF Antenna
The Barrett 2019 antenna should be mounted in positions similar to those illustrated in the
diagrams on the following pages. Select a position free from excessive vibration. A bracket,
fabricated to withstand the forces and vibration that can be expected during off-road driving,
should be used to mount the antenna to the vehicle. When locating the mounting position for
the antenna ensure that the antenna body, when flexing on its vibration mount, cannot come
into contact with other parts of the vehicle. The antenna should be mounted as far from
surrounding objects on the vehicle as possible.
The antenna is supplied with one middle section and one top whip section (Barrett P/N:
BCA201901), a tapered black spring (Barrett P/N: BCA201903), an antenna installation
guide and a pre-terminated 6 metre control cable to suit the Barrett 2019 antenna to
transceiver. A 6 metre (Barrett P/N: BCA201904) or 10 metre (Barrett P/N: BCA201902)
extension cable for the control cable is also available.
The control cable should be routed into either the engine compartment or boot (trunk) of the
vehicle. If the joint between the antenna control cable and the extension cable is in an
exposed position, a butyl rubber self amalgamating tape should be used to seal the joint. Do
not wrap this joint if it cannot be made completely water tight as water will collect in the joint
and cause it to corrode.
A good earth (ground) to the main body of the vehicle is essential for efficient
operation of the antenna.
To achieve this clean all joints to bare metal and use copper
braid earth straps if any non-metallic joints are encountered.
After mounting the main body of the antenna, screw the black base spring onto the antenna
body followed by the whip section.
Important Information
It is ESSENTIAL to maintain the minimum clearances between the antenna and
surrounding metal work as indicated in the diagrams. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN
THESE CLEARANCES WILL NOT ONLY REDUCE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE
BARRETT 2019 AUTOMATIC TUNING MOBILE HF ANTENNA BUT MAY ALSO
LEAD TO INTERNAL RF ARCING AND FAILURE.
