TROUBLESHOOTING
EXTREMELY HIGH SWR - Check all connections for opens, or shorts. Make sure the WANDER LEAD
extends
from the WL socket for your desired band of operation. Make sure the WANDER LEAD is evenly
spaced as it wraps
around the antenna, counter clockwise, from the bottom up. Again, remember, do not wrap
too tightly. Also,
remember that a quarter wave vertical needs a large span of metal/ground beneath it to act
as a counterpoise.
MODERATELY HIGH SWR - Make sure the antenna is not unusually close (parallel) to any metal such as
the trunk,
or side of an RV (see INSTALLATION). Recheck the integrity of your grounding. Try retuning the
STINGER at the
desired operating frequency.
Remember there are more important aspects of mobile installations
than having a 1:1 SWR. It is okay and fully
acceptable if your SWR should vary from 1:1 to 1:8. Pay special
attention to grounding and antenna placement.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
All OUTBACKER® antenna are fitted with a rubber "O" ring inside the tip to prevent water entering the mainshaft,
however, condensation will accumulate on the inside of the shaft, do not be alarmed. This condensation will not harm
the antenna, nor will it cause inferior performance. Just remove the KNURLED LOCKING NUT and shake out any
water. Check your antenna after heavy rain.
To clean your antenna, wash it with warm, soapy water and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Apply a thin coating of non-
abrasive, car wax. Buff the antenna to a shine. Do not use cleaners with an acetone base as this will strip the shiny
coating.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: OUTREACH-500
Band Coverage: 80m-75m-12m-1 Om-15m-40m-30m-20m-17m-6m
Feed Impedance:48-52 Ohms
Power : 600 watts (pep) 500 Watts key down for 15 sec.
Construction: Brass - Stainless Steel - Urethane, 1 /4 wave helical.
Mounting: 3/8" x 24tpi (UNF) Male thread (Stainless Steel)
Wander Lead Length: WL for the OUTREACH-500 is 67" plug tip to tip
Supplied with your OUTBACKER® antenna
Part# Qty Description
1 x Main shaft(Black) - the OUTREACH-500 has a multi-piece main shaft
OBWL 1 x Wander lead (WL stands for wander lead)
OBSP120 1 x 46" long tuning spike (installed at manufacture)
Please quote Part# when ordering replacements.
Optional
OBSB Heavy Duty fixed mount.
OBADP 3/8" unf to 1
IT
bsw Stainless steel adaptor.
Should you discover your
OUTBACKER
® antenna has been damaged in transit, please notify your supplier, or write to
the manufacturer within seven days. Claims made more than 7 days after delivery will not
be recognized.
Outbacker North America, Inc.
214 Second Street
Manchester, KY 40962
Phone (606)598-2029 —Fax (606)598-4413
OUTBACKER®! the renowned HF Amateur Mobile Antenna - bridging the gap in worldwide
communications.
