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MFJ-1730 2-Meter Pocket Roll-Up Antenna 

 

 
 

INTRODUCTION 

 
Thank you for purchasing the 

MFJ-1730 Pocket Roll-Up Antenna.

   The MFJ-1730 is a ½ 

wave roll-up J-Pole designed for the 2-meter band.  Hang it and operate with MFJ roll-up 
antennas anywhere and everywhere!  The MFJ-1730 comes completely assembled and is ready 
to connect to your radio with BNC connector; however, if your radio does not have a BNC 
connector, you will need an adapter (MFJ-7737). 
 
 
  

 

OPERATION 

 

1.  Suspend the MFJ-1730 in a vertical position.  The hole located in the end of the antenna 

can be used to hang the antenna.  The antenna must be hung up using a non-conductive 
material such as a clothespin. 

 

2.  Do not set up the antenna so that it could touch a conductive object.  This will cause 

detuning of the antenna.  The antenna may also be detuned if it is set up close to any 
conductive object such as a metal window. 

 

3.  The antenna is designed to work without a ground plane, but operation may be enhanced 

when located over a large conductive surface like a refrigerator or file cabinet. 

 
4.  If the antenna will be permanently mounted outdoors, you may wish to weatherproof it 

by mounting it inside a length of 5/8” PVC.  The PVC may affect the performance of the 
antenna. 

 

5.  Operate on the 2-meter band with no tuning needed.   

 

Technical Assistance 

 

If you have any problem with this unit first check the appropriate section of this manual.  If the 
manual does not reference your problem or reading the manual does not solve your problem, you 
may call 

MFJ Technical Service

 at 

662-323-0549

 or the 

MFJ Factory

 at 

662-323-5869

.  You 

will be best helped if you have your unit, manual and all information on your station handy so 
you can answer any questions the technicians may ask. 
 
You can also send questions by mail to MFJ Enterprises, Inc., 300 Industrial Park Road, 
Starkville, MS 39759; by Facsimile (FAX) to 662-323-6551; or by email to 
[email protected].  Send a complete description of your problem, an explanation of 
exactly how you are using your unit, and a complete description of your station. 

Summary of Contents for MFJ-1730

Page 1: ...AUTION Read All Instructions Before Operating Equipment MFJ ENTERPRISES INC 300 Industrial Park Road Starkville MS 39759 USA Tel 662 323 5869 Fax 662 323 6551 COPYRIGHT 2005 MFJ ENTERPRISES INC C Model MFJ 1730 VERSION 1A ...

Page 2: ...itional handbooks or other official publications The copy of this manual provided to the customer will not be updated to reflect current data Customers using this manual should report errors or omissions recommendations for improvements or other comments to MFJ Enterprises 300 Industrial Park Road Starkville MS 39759 Phone 662 323 5869 FAX 662 323 6551 Business hours M F 8 4 30 CST ...

Page 3: ... plane but operation may be enhanced when located over a large conductive surface like a refrigerator or file cabinet 4 If the antenna will be permanently mounted outdoors you may wish to weatherproof it by mounting it inside a length of 5 8 PVC The PVC may affect the performance of the antenna 5 Operate on the 2 meter band with no tuning needed Technical Assistance If you have any problem with th...

Page 4: ...T void for owners who attempt to repair defective units Technical consultation is available by calling 662 323 5869 5 This warranty does not apply to kits sold by or manufactured by MFJ Enterprises Inc 6 Wired and tested PC board products are covered by this warranty provided only the wired and tested PC board product is returned Wired and tested PC boards installed in the owner s cabinet or conne...

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