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ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro/ADL Vantage 35
If you have a a 50-ohm antenna with a male TNC connector, you can attach it directly
to the RF connector on the top of the radio. We highly recommend, however, that you
elevate the RF antenna as much as possible. The most common set up is similar to that
shown in the following illustration where an antenna cable with male TNC connector
is attached to the radio. The other end of this cable is attached to a tripod or elevated
section of range pole. The RF antenna is then attached to the end of the cable. Pacific
Crest offers an antenna cable that attaches to standard 5/8-in threaded tripods and range
poles and antennas with NMO connectors.
Inspect the antenna center push-pin contact to ensure that it makes good contact with
the antenna mount. A good antenna connection is critical to system performance.
Note –
Always ensure that an antenna is connected before transmitting with any radio.
A good field practice is to attach the antenna before you turn on the radio and then turn
off the radio before you detach the antenna. Using a gained antenna raises the Effective
Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) of the radio. Ensure that the resultant EIRP does not
exceed your licensed limit.
