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MFJ-1622 Instruction Manual
Installation
IMPORTANT:
WHILE INSTALLING THE ANTENNA TO A WINDOW OR
BALCONY CONNECT THE SAFETY ROPE OF THE BASE PLATE
TO A SUPPORT.
[ ] 1.
Choose a location to mount the antenna.
WARNING: NEVER MOUNT THE ANTENNA IN A LOCATION CLOSE TO POWER
LINES. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR.
[ ] 2.
Connect the safety rope to a good support.
[ ] 3.
Attach the mounting bracket in position by placing the bracket over or around the surface
of the support.
NOTE:
THE ANTENNA SHOULD BE ORIENTED AWAY FROM WINDOWS AND
OTHER OBJECTS THAT ARE WITHIN CLOSE RANGE IF POSSIBLE.
[ ] 4.
Tighten the screws on the rear of the base plate against the surface of the support. The
screws should be tightened in equal increments to keep the force on the spacer plate
proportioned.
[ ] 5.
Decide which mount hole will be used on the mounting bracket according to your
situation. There are five holes available. Figure 1 indicates the possible hole positions.
[ ] 6.
Extend the antenna whip to its full length
[ ] 7.
Remove the wing nut and lock washer from the bottom of the coil assembly.
[ ] 8.
Place the coil bolt through the mounting bracket hole.
[ ] 9.
Secure the antenna to the mount by replacing the lock washer and wing nut on the bolt
and tightening them firmly.
[ ] 10. Loosen the wing nut and flat washers on the Counterpoise Attachment.
[ ] 11. Insert the end of the counterpoise wire which has the insulation removed between the two
flat washers.
[ ] 12. Tighten the wing nut to secure the counterpoise.
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Window Mount Antenna
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