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MFJ-1795 Vertical Antenna

Instructions

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WARNING: 

Always mount this antenna so that it is out of the reach of adults as well as

children.  The capacitance elements can cause injury and or severe RF burns.

Never

  place  this  antenna  in  a  location  that  will  permit  people  to  encounter  the  loading

spokes or any other part of the antenna.

Never

 place this antenna where a mechanical failure might allow the antenna to contact

power lines or other utility wires.

Always

 ground the feed-line at the point where it enters a building to a good earth ground

for lightning protection.

Follow

  the  guidelines  for  antenna  installations  as  recommended  by  the  US  consumer

product safety commission.

ANTENNA HEIGHT

The height of the radiating element is adjustable from 5 to 8 feet.   Maximum radiation will be
obtained by setting the height of the radiating element at 8 feet.  Some installations may require
the antenna height to be reduced.   An example may be the installation of the antenna inside a
backyard fence for concealment.  Height adjustment will be discussed in the assembly section of
this manual.

INSTALLATION

The MFJ-1795 was designed as a low profile, portable antenna. When combined with the MFJ

Ground-Coupled

™  Portable  Antenna  Base  the  antenna  will  provide  permanent  or  portable

communications.  This  is  an  ideal  antenna  for  restricted  locations.  However,  the  antenna
installation  MUST  be  protected  with  non-metallic  fencing  to  provide  personal  safety  and  to
prevent antenna damage.  The antenna can be installed using the supplied mounting bracket and
a suitable ground radial system.

IMPORTANT

:

 

A suitable ground plane must be installed with this antenna.

PORTABLE SETUP

The  antenna  may  be  disassembled  to  the  extent  necessary  for  transporting  to  a  temporary
location. Before the antenna is disassembled, some type of marks should be placed on the mast
of the antenna to ensure it will be the same height as before.

 Some retuning may be required

after moving the antenna.

Summary of Contents for MFJ-1795

Page 1: ...nts while the CW ratings are generally determined by the components heating The following chart lists the power rating and the 2 1 VSWR bandwidth of this antenna Band Power Bandwidth CW SSB RTTY 40m 7...

Page 2: ...require the antenna height to be reduced An example may be the installation of the antenna inside a backyard fence for concealment Height adjustment will be discussed in the assembly section of this m...

Page 3: ...suitable eye protection In addition you will need two stable supports at least 30 tall i e saw horses or trash cans and a short 6 to 8 feet temporary mast 1 to 1 1 2 inches outside diameter for tempor...

Page 4: ...rdy enough to support the weight and the wind load ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE During assembly of this antenna refer to the figures in this manual and the picture on Page 1 NOTE Wear safety gl...

Page 5: ...inum and place at a minimum 2 inches into the long aluminum element 5 x 1 1 8 The end of the long 5 piece used should be the one without the hole drilled in it See Figure 1 7 A hose clamp should be pl...

Page 6: ...ews until the spokes are snug Now you should be able to turn the coil assembly over and they should balance on the long spokes See Figure 3 6 32 screw Loading Coil Assembly Figure 3 IMPORTANT Do not u...

Page 7: ...dware you installed Then mount the antenna on the short temporary tuning mast or the MFJ Ground Coupled Portable Antenna Base 15 Secure the mounting bracket to the fiberglass insulator as shown in Fig...

Page 8: ...8 Tune the antenna by following the instructions under the section Frequency and SWR Adjustment 19 Mount the antenna in its permanent location Slight retuning and height adjustment may be necessary US...

Page 9: ...ushing SO 239 Anetnna Base 3 The plastic bushing supplied in the parts should be placed in the hole under the SO 239 connector 4 Now the 15 piece of insulated wire should be passed through the plastic...

Page 10: ...berglass insulator may necessary REMOVING THE ANTENNA FROM THE BASE OR BRACKET The antenna may be quickly removed to be hidden from view This is easily accomplished by loosening the hose clamp at the...

Page 11: ...he antenna to test the feed line If the SWR checks good the antenna assembly will have to be checked for proper assembly shorts or openings at the feed point of the antenna If the antenna operates nor...

Page 12: ...the frequency change 40 M 1 trimmed off each of the spokes equals approximately 130 KHz 20 M 1 trimmed off each of the spokes equals approximately 500 KHz 15 M 1 trimmed off each of the spokes equals...

Page 13: ...MFJ 1795 Vertical Antenna Instructions 13...

Page 14: ...f the manual does not reference your problem or your problem is not solved by reading the manual you may call MFJ Technical Service at 662 323 0549 or the MFJ Factory at 662 323 5869 You will be best...

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