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e.
Make sure the RF cable’s connector is
tightened all the way into the pigtail cable’s
feed-thru adapter. Then tighten it with a
7/16" torque wrench set to 20 in.-lbs.
f.
Seal the RF cable-to-pigtail connection using
silicone sealant, self-vulcanizing tape, or
equivalent. Then protect the connection with
the heat shrink (see step b).
g.
Repeat steps c-f to connect the “RX” RF cable
to the other pigtail cable.
Connect the Pigtail Cables to the Antenna
a.
Clean and dry the antenna’s two RF
b.
Place one of the supplied rubber connector
washers over the “MTx” jack on the bottom
of the antenna, as shown in Figure 20 on
c.
Fill half of the inner body of the “TX” pigtail
cable’s male connector with silicone grease.
d.
Connect and
SLOWLY
hand-tighten the
“TX” pigtail cable to the antenna’s “MTx”
jack, allowing the grease to diffuse and settle
into the entire space within the connector.
e.
Make sure the “TX” pigtail cable’s connector
is tightened all the way into the antenna’s
connector and the rubber washer is
compressed against the antenna’s base. Then
tighten the connector with a 7/16" torque
wrench set to 20 in.-lbs.
f.
Apply a thin layer of silicone grease to the
jacket of the “TX” pigtail cable, along the
wider segment at the base of the connector.
g.
Slide the rubber boot up the cable until it
covers the entire connector and mates with
the rubber washer. This will protect the
connection from the elements.
h.
Wipe off any excess grease from the cable.
i.
Repeat steps b-h to connect the “RX” pigtail
cable to the antenna.
Power/Data
MTx
MRx
Figure 21: Connectors on Bottom of Antenna
Continued
Wire the Antenna
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