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CONGRATULATIONS !
Your discone antenna is now complete! Have a final look over your work. Pay
particular attention to the solder connections. Remember that any problems you
find now can save time and effort after the unit has been cased up.
INSTALLATION OF THE ANTENNA MOUNT
When you are satisfied that your solder connec-
tions are "just right", install the PVC antenna
mount included with the kit. The antenna mount
is the 1" PVC coupler.
We recommend that you glue the coupling
firmly into place (all the around) with some RTV
or contact cement. Be sure to fit the coupling
firmly into place because if the glue sets up with
the coupling in a little tilted, you'll forever see a
slightly "off balance" discone.
Glue Here
USING YOUR DA25 DISCONE ANTENNA
Now we are ready for the moment of truth, the running of your discone antenna.
We're pretty sure by now you have a place selected to install it so you can use
a couple of nylon wire ties to fasten into place. A fairly good "poor mans" test is
to search on your scanner or radio receiver for a weak station, one that is
barely breaking the threshold of your receivers sensitivity with your old antenna.
Note your signal strength indication of the station, and proceed to disconnect
your existing antenna and replace it with your DAP25. Power up your DAP25
by connecting the other end of the "F" type feed cable to the power inserted
end labeled "TO AMPLIFIER". Plug in the wall transformer and then connect a
wire for the receivers antenna port to the other end of the power inserter. If
you're like our many satisfied customers you'll notice a significant improvement
in signal quality. Try this test on several frequencies throughout the band and
find out just how poorly your original antenna was working!
IMPORTANT NOTE CONCERNING OUTDOOR USAGE
Many of the metal components contained in your discone antenna will oxidize
and rust if left exposed to direct weather. It is recommended that if you are
planning on permanently mounting the antenna outdoors, you should coat the
entire unit with an enamel paint before permanently installing it. A non-
conductive covering such as liquid electrical tape should be used to coat the
electronic components on the circuit board as well.
DAP25 • 17
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