Hy-Gain AV-6160, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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AV-6160 43-Foot Vertical Antenna Instructions revJ
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MAINTENANCE
Your antenna is constructed of heavy duty non corrosive materials and should withstand normal
climates for many years. The use of some type of coaxial connector moisture protection is
recommended at the balun/coax connection, especially in coastal areas where salty mist is
commonplace. GE makes a pure, silicone grease called "SILICONE DIALECTRIC
COMPOUND" that can be applied SPARINGLY to the threaded area of the female connector.
This compound, or even a clear silicone heatsink compound, will prevent moisture from entering
the connector through the threads and protect the connectors from corrosion. This is the same
type of sealer that commercial antenna installers and CATV companies use with great success.
Plast-Dip
TM
and Liquid Electrical Tape
TM
, available at your local hardware store, also do an
excellent job of insulating/waterproofing connectors, and can be easily peeled off when desired.
A less desirable, but still adequate sealer is the automobile seam sealer commonly sold as "coax
seal". This is a semi-pliable black or white sealing compound. When installing any "coax seal",
NEVER completely cover the barrel of the coax connector. The sealer should ONLY be placed
near the junction of the threaded part of the chassis connector and the knurled area of the male
connector. This will leave the bottom of the male outer sleeve open and permit the connector to
"breathe" so it does NOT collect moisture!