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Barrett 2019 Automatic Tuning Mobile HF Antenna
- Barrett P/N 2019-00-10
The Barrett 2019 automatic tuning mobile HF antenna plugs directly into the rear of
a 2030 transceiver using the cables supplied.
Important:-
2030 transceivers must
have either the 2019 or 910 antenna option set during programming.
Mounting the Barrett 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.