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MFJ-1763 Portable Beam Antenna

Instruction Manual

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MFJ-1763

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing the MFJ-1763 portable beam antenna. This antenna is designed for operation
throughout the 2-meter band.

The MFJ-1763 is shipped partially assembled, you should have received the following parts (Please
contact us if any parts are missing):

MFJ-1763 Parts List

Items Quan.

Description

A

2

Reflector Elements (app. 20.062")

B

2

Driven Elements (app. 19.062")

C

2

Director elements (app. 18.25")

D

1

Chassis Assembly

6

1/4-20 Nuts

1

U-bolt Assembly

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

This antenna is an electrical conductor contact with power lines can result in

     death, or serious injuries.
- Do not install this antenna where there is any possibility of contact
     with power cables or service drop to buildings.
- The antenna supporting mast and/or tower should not be close to any
     power lines during installation or removal in the event the system
     should accidentally fall.
- Follow the guidelines for antenna installation recommended by the
     U.S. consumer product safety commission.
- Keep this antenna out of reach of adults, children, and animals. Any contact
     with this antenna while transmitting will cause severe RF burns, and
     voltages that KILL. The ends of the elements can cause eye injuries, serious
     RF burns or both.
- Keep the antenna away from you to prevent exposure to high levels of
     electromagnetic field radiation. Especially if you are using more than 20
     Watts of RF power.
- Never operate this antenna near RF sensitive medical devices such as
     pacemakers.
- Be careful while climbing and carrying the antenna. It is heavy enough to
     cause you to lose your balance if it is handled too casually.

Summary of Contents for MFJ-1763

Page 1: ...contact with power cables or service drop to buildings The antenna supporting mast and or tower should not be close to any power lines during installation or removal in the event the system should accidentally fall Follow the guidelines for antenna installation recommended by the U S consumer product safety commission Keep this antenna out of reach of adults children and animals Any contact with t...

Page 2: ...MFJ 1763 Portable Beam Antenna Instruction Manual 2 Figure 1 ...

Page 3: ...ts in place by tightening the 1 4 20 Nut against the chassis 7 Mount the U bolt assembly in the appropriate mounting holes as shown in Figure 1 Keep in mind the polarization of the antenna See Fig 1 8 The assembly is now completed and the antenna can be mounted on a mast to be tested for SWR before transmitting INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The MFJ 1763 can be mounted on any 1 to 1 diameter mast The m...

Page 4: ...g 1 for location of Trimmer location NOTE Do not use method 2 unless method 1 failed Method 2 Elements Length Adjust the length of the elements by screwing them in and out until minimum SWR is reached If the SWR is not satisfactory then go back to Method 1 for adjustment TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE If you have any problem with this unit first check the appropriate section of this manual If the manual doe...

Page 5: ...eck cashiers check or money order must be provided to cover postage and handling 4 This warranty is NOT void for owners who attempt to repair defective units Technical consultation is available by calling 601 323 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 te...

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