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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
- This antenna is an electrical conductor. Contact with power lines
can result in death or serious injuries. Do not install this antenna
where there is any possibility of contact with power cables or the
service drop. The antenna should not be close to power lines
during installation, operation, or removal.
- Keep this antenna out of reach of adults, children, and animals.
- Any contact with this antenna while transmitting can cause RF
burns.
- Never place this antenna close to electric power lines or utility
wires.
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA
Please read the following suggestions and examples.
The best location for this antenna is as high and far away as possible from utility
wires, other antennas, and other structures. It is difficult to find a perfect
location, so the best compromise usually must be accepted.
The antenna can be installed in three basic ways:
Horizontal Antenna
This method requires two tall supports separated by at least 52 feet. Suspend the
antenna with at least a 50-pound working load nylon rope or another equivalent
strength weather resistant non-metallic rope. Never use wire or wire core rope
to support the ends of the antenna. Attach the rope to the end insulators through
the empty holes.
Important: Use weather resistant rope rated at a minimum of 50 pounds
working load to support this antenna.
Inverted "V" Antenna
This method requires only one tall support and also places the least strain on the
antenna. Hang the antenna from the support using a nylon rope or other non-
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