MFJ-1734/1738 Glass Mount Antenna
IMPORTANT:
Please
read these instructions
completely
before attempting to install the MFJ
GLASSMOUNT ANTENNAS!
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
NOTE:
The following are pre-installation tips:
1. Try to avoid installation around defroster wires. If they are spaced one inch or more apart,
center the antenna over one wire allowing it to pass between the horizontal coupling plates.
2. Do not mount the antenna on any heavily black-tinted area, or on an area where tinting film
has been applied.
3. Do not install over an in-glass AM/FM dipole antenna.
4. Check to ensure that the auto glass to which you are installing the antenna is not
"shattered" or "nicked". If so, do not install the MFJ Glassmount antenna.
5. Check your parts:
[ ] A. (1) One Whip with screw-base
[ ] B. (1) One Outside Glass base with seven set mounting positions
[ ] C. (1) One Inside Glass base with coax connector
[ ] D. 12 feet of Coax connection cable
[ ] E. (1) One BNC adapter for handheld radios
[ ] F. (1) One plastic heat-shrink wrap for coax connection protection
[ ] G. (1) One tuning tool (for inside use)
[ ] H. (1) One glass surface cleaning pad
[ ] I. Ground plane hook for inside connection (This part is only available in the
MFJ-1734 Dual Band Glass Mount)
INSTALLATION:
1.
The window glass should be neither too hot, nor too cold
. Room temperature would
be best for installation. Note: You may wish to heat the glass before installation by using a
blow dryer. Be careful not to overheat the installation portion of the glass.
2.
Plan your installation carefully!
Once you mount the antenna, you will have great
difficulty in moving it. Be sure that you know
exactly
where you want the antenna and how
you want to route the coax BEFORE installation. The upper portion of the front or rear
windows are the best locations for installation. These portions of glass are the flattest and
will allow the antenna to perform at its peak. Ensure clearance from the wiper-blades and
leave at least 1" to 1 1/2" space between the antenna and the glass frame.
3. Clean the portion of the glass where you have decided to place your antenna with the
supplied cleaning pad and glass cleaner. Let the area dry naturally.
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