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BARRETT 2019 AUTOMATIC TUNING HF ANTENNA
Mounting the Barrett 2019 Memory Tuning Mobile HF
Antenna
The Barrett 2019 antenna should be mounted in positions similar to those illus-
trated in the diagrams on the following pages. Select a position free from exces
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sive 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 standard with two sections (P/N BCA201901), a bulb
spring (P/N BCA201903), an antenna installation guide and a pre-terminated six
metre control cable to suit the Barrett 2019 antenna to Transceiver.
The following extension cables for the control cable, are also available:
Extension Cable
Barrett P/N for the 2050
Barrett P/N for the 4050
6 m
BCA201904
4019-00-02
10 m
BCA201905
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 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
additional 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.
Note: If the antenna is being fitted to a rear door, extra bonding straps should be
added from the rear door to the main body / chassis of the vehicle.
