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The ground strap
must be connected to a screw on your mounting bracket
that is adjacent to the coax connector.
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For home or base use, the counterpoise or radials
must be connected to a
screw on your mounting bracket
that is adjacent to the coax connector.
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Not having a ground, radials or counterpoise will cause damage to the antenna.
RF Filter Assembly
The RF filter assembly helps isolate the motor wires from the
antenna. This RF filter or choke also helps with noise generated
by the motor’s brushes. The wires should loop through the
bead 2 times. The ferrite bead is brittle and can be broken. So,
be careful. We recommend that you mount the filter close to
the antenna.
Here are some things to keep in mind:
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The RF filter needs to be close to the antenna.
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The color of the wires through the bead does not matter.
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If you drop the bead, it will crack.