Various antenna configurations, such as vertical whips, long-wires and loops, can be used
for base station installations, using the Barrett 911 automatic antenna tuner. In general
however the following points should be considered:-
The antenna should be mounted as far away as possible from buildings, trees,
vegetation and sources of electrical interference. If metallic masts or supports are
used, arrange insulators to ensure the antenna is spaced at least 2 metres from
the mast. Remember the radiating part of the antenna starts at the tuner. The
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location of the bottom portion of the antenna is very important.
Horizontal wire antennas have maximum radiation broadside to the antenna when
the frequency is less than 1/4 wavelength. Radiation is at a minimum at the end
points of the antenna. Inverted "V" installation of horizontal antennas minimises
the directivity and is recommended for omni-directional coverage.
High voltages are present on the antenna system. The antenna tuner and
antenna should be located or protected so that there is no possibility of accidental
contact.
The transceiver should be mounted in a suitable position allowing easy operator access.
The antenna tuner should be mounted, preferably out of the weather, and as close to the
ground (earth) point as possible. The interconnect cable supplied with the antenna tuner
should be routed, away from other cables, back to the transceiver and connected as
indicated in the diagram. The maximum interconnect cable length should be no more than
25 metres.
Barrett 911 Automatic Antenna Tuner for base station installations
Antenna
Transceiver and tuner mounting
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BARRETT 950 HF TRANSCEIVER
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HEAVY DUTY FUSE
& HOLDER P/N BCA90018
+13.8V
6 METRE POWER CABLE
SUPPLIED WITH TRANSCEIVER
GND BLACK
OPTIONAL 10 or 6 METRE EXTENSION
CABLE WITH CONNECTORS
P/N BCA90032/40
6 METRE REMOTE
CONTROL CABLE
WITH 930/950
REMOTE CONTROL HEAD
SUPPLIED STANDARD WITH
930/950 REMOTE CONTROL
(TRUNK MOUNT)
TRANSCEIVER OR AS AN OPTION
IF DUAL CONTROL IS REQUIRED
WITH A 930/950 LOCAL CONTROL
TRANSCEIVER
STANDARD INTERFACE
SUPPLIED WITH 911
ANTENNA TUNER
CABLE & CONNECTORS
SUPPLIED WITH
911 ANTENNA TUNER
6 METRE CABLE & CONNECTORS
SUPPLIED WITH 911
ANTENNA TUNER
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORY
INTERFACE
P/N BCA90016
911
AUTOMATIC
ANTENNA
TUNER
ANTENNA