trol and make sure you’re on the correct channel. Refer to your owners manual for proper use of
your radio.
2. Check your BNC’s for dirt or other debris that could be keeping them from making good contact.
Heavy use can wear out BNC connectors so check the center on the connector.
3. Check your coax cable connection. Be sure you’re connected to the antenna jack on your radio and
the other end of the cable is properly connected to the Walking Stick. Look at the center conductor
to be sure it can make contact and is not worn or broken. If everything looks correct, be sure your
cable is good by trying it on another radio or connecting a known good cable. BNC cables can wear
out. RG-58 A/U cable is recommended.
4. Remember that the station you’re trying to contact may be more powerful than you are. You may be
able to hear them when they can’t hear you at all. Try a different location; higher ground can help.
Precautions:
•
Don’t
transmit more than 10 watts into your Walking Stick.
•
Don’t
lean on your BNC connector.
•
Don’t
use your Walking Stick as a tool for prying, lifting, hammering, etc.
•
Don’t
submerge the antenna.
•
Don’t
use your Walking Stick when lightning is a threat.
•
Don’t
leave the antenna in direct sunlight for long periods.
•
Don’t
use the antenna on any frequencies other than Two Meters.
•
Don’t
drag the Walking Stick by the coax cable.
•
Don’t
use any other than 50 ohm coax.
•
Don’t
use acetone or other solvents to clean the Walking Stick antenna.
And lastly
Do
replace the dust cap on the BNC connector when not in use.
Your Walking Stick can be cleaned best with soap and water and can be recoated with high tech car
wax, epoxy or polyurethane if needed. (Always clean the antenna before recoating!) Replace the dust
cap as soon as possible if it is lost. With a little maintenance your Walking Stick antenna will provide you
with years of good service.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
RAMSEY ELECTRONICS WARRANTY APPLIES TO ORIGINAL PURCHASERS ONLY
ALL FACTORY ASSEMBLED PRODUCTS ARE WARRANTIED TO BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN
PARTS OR WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL
PURCHASE. PROOF OF PURCHASE MUST ACCOMPANY THE UNIT. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES
TO UNITS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN MODIFIED, MISUSED, ABUSED, OR REPAIRED BY
UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
PLEASE INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM AND A LEGIBLE RETURN ADDRESS.
RETURN SHIPPING AND INSURANCE REMITTANCE OF $3.00 IS REQUIRED. ENCLOSE ALL
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE UNIT.
TIME INVOLVED FOR REPAIR DEPENDS ON THE PRODUCT. IT TYPICALLY RUNS ONE TO TWO
WEEKS AFTER FACTORY RECEIPT.
RAMSEY ELECTRONICS, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE REPAIR ON ANY ITEM.
Any problems or questions? Call Ramsey at (585) 924-4560.
RAMSEY ELECTRONICS, INC.
590 Fishers Station Drive • Victor, NY 14564 • (585) 924-4560 • (585) 924-4886 Fax
http://www.ramseykits.com
