Installation details - 950 transceiver and 914 series antenna
Antenna
Antenna mounting
must
Antenna feed cables
Voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR)
In any radio system an effective antenna installation is essential. Because of the need to
reduce the size of HF antennas so that they can be fitted to a vehicle, mobile antenna
bandwidth becomes quite narrow and hence tuning is critical. In most cases the only tuning
adjustment that can be effected is adjustment to position. Particular attention must be given
to the antenna position if satisfactory performance is to be obtained. Refer to the
instructions supplied with the antenna you have selected.
The antenna mounting must provide a strong secure anchorage for the base of the antenna.
To obtain maximum radiation, the antenna base
be well bonded electrically to the
vehicle chassis. Paint, dirt, rust, etc. should be removed from the respective fixing points.
The mounting point must provide a low resistance electrical path to the main vehicle metallic
structure.
Antenna feed cables should be run (as far as possible) away from other vehicle wiring and
especially away from ignition high tension wiring. Where passing through body panels or
internal bulkheads, grommets must be used to protect the cables. Water-proof connectors
must be used when they are outside the vehicle.
After installation it is recommended that the VSWR of the antenna should be measured for
each channel. The instructions supplied with the antenna selected will detail this operation.
BARRETT 950 HF TRANSCEIVER
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HEAVY DUTY FUSE
& HOLDER P/N BCA90018
+13.8V
6 METRE POWER CABLE
SUPPLIED WITH TRANSCEIVER
6 METRE COAXIAL CABLE
AND CONNECTORS
P/N BCA90013
GND BLACK
6 METRE REMOTE
CONTROL CABLE
WITH 930/950
REMOTE CONTROL HEAD
SUPPLIED STANDARD WITH
930/950 REMOTE CONTROL
(TRUNK MOUNT)
TRANSCEIVER OR AS AN OPTION
IF DUAL CONTROL IS REQUIRED
WITH A 930/950 LOCAL CONTROL
TRANSCEIVER
EXTENSION SPEAKER
AND MICROPHONE SUPPLIED
STANDARD WITH REMOTE HEAD
914
SERIES MANUAL
TAPPED WHIP
ANTENNA
HEAVY DUTY
BASE AND SPRING
P/N 91400