TRU-
BAND™ VHF ANTENNA
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Notes:
1.
Installation of this product may expose the installer to physical hazards
such as working at heights above the ground, slippery roofs, overhead or
adjacent electrical wires etc. Plan the installation in advance, taking all
possible precautions and, if in doubt, contact a professional antenna
installer.
2.
For best results, mount the antenna outdoors, clear of any obstructions
and in line of sight to the transmitter.
3.
Tools required: 10mm spanner, 11mm spanner and a sharp knife.
4.
Mounting pole diameter: 25mm
–
50mm
(1” –
2”)
Instructions:
1)
Unpack the antenna from its box and check that all items are included as
per Figure 1.
2)
Install the clamp
bracket and U-bolt to
the pole and finger
tighten the nuts. The
bracket will grip the
mast. Fit the antenna
to the bracket by as
shown in Figure 3.
3)
Trim the cable boot as shown in Figure 4. A
neat trim will minimise water ingress. Slide
the boot onto the cable and fit an F-type
connector (not included), as per the
manufacturer’s
instructions.
Boom clamps (2)
U-Bolt & nuts
Figure 1
Cable boot
towards
transmitter
Figure 4
4)
Screw the connector onto the balun, being careful not to over-tighten
(recommended torque is 20 in-lbs). Slide the cable boot over the
connector. Refer Figure 2.
5)
Aim the antenna towards the transmitter and tighten the nuts on the clamp
bracket with a 10mm spanner. Tie the cable to the mounting pole, being
careful to avoid sharp bends
–
refer to the manufacturer’s
data for the
minimum bending radius of the cable.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 5
