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LA-122 USER MANUAL Universal Antenna Kit (72 and 216 MHz) www.listentech.com...
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TABLE O F CON TEN TS Package Contents Specifications Note Before Starting Installation Dipole Antenna Mounting Options Monopole Antenna Mounting Options Troubleshooting Warranty Contact Us...
The antenna shall have a BNC connector and the kit shall come with 7.6 m (25 ft.) of RG58 coax with BNC connectors. The kit shall include rigid and flexible antenna radials. The Listen LA-122 Universal Antenna Kit is specified. Specification...
Please carefully compare the contents of your kit with the list found on page 2. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact Listen Technologies. If items were damaged in shipment, contact your carrier immediately and retain all packaging for inspection by your carrier. Listen is not responsible for shipping damage.
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down. If you are mounting a monopole antenna in a ceiling or high on a wall, the ground sid should face UP. It may be necessary to move the ground side of the antenna mount around order to accomplish this. To move the ground side of the module, simply remove the four nuts, reverse the module so t ground side is facing the bracket, then re-attach the nuts.
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IMPORTANT TO NOTE BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) Selecting an Antenna Location The location and configuration of your antenna mount will determine the quality of your signal; therefore, there are some important factors to consider. • Where will the receivers be located? Ideally, the antenna will be centrally positioned above that area. •...
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Dipole Antenna Mounting Options Dipole Antenna Mounting Options DIPOLE ANTENNA MOUNTING OPTIONS Mount to an Electrical Box in a Wall Mount to an Electrical Box in a Wall See Diagram B at right Mount to an Electrical Box in a Wall See Diagram B at right The antenna may be mounted to a single See Diagram B at right...
Dipole Antenna Mounting Options DIPOLE ANTENNA MOUNTING OPTIONS (CONTINUED) Mounting Inside a Wall or Ceiling See Diagrams D and E Mounting Inside a Wall or Ceiling The antenna may be hidden inside a wall or ceiling. IMPORTANT: Do not install the antenna inside a metal wall or ceiling, as this would obstruct the signal.
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Mounting to a Mast of Conduit The antenna may be mounted to a mast, pole or section of vertical conduit. A mast made of non-conductive material works best; however, if you must use a metal DIPOLE ANTENNA MOUNTING OPTIONS mast, be sure to orient the antenna mount (CONTINUED) so the mast is not between the antenna and the designated receiving area.
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Dipole Antenna Mounting Options Connecting the Dipole Antenna DIPOLE ANTENNA MOUNTING OPTIONS (CONTINUED) You have two choices of antenna with the Connecting the Dipole Antenna dipole option: the rigid dipole, which has the two extendable arms, or the flexible You have two choices of antenna with the dipole option: the rigid dipole, which has the two extendable dipole, which has the “floppy”...
Monopole Antenna Mounting Options MONOPOLE ANTENNA MOUNTING OPTIONS Mount to a Grounded Electrical Box, Ceiling or Mount to a Grounded Electrical Box A monopole (single element) antenna may A monopole (single element) antenna may be mounted to a grounded light box or junction box in a Monopole Antenna Mounting Options be mounted to a grounded light box or ceiling or floor using the Mounting Plate and Mounting Bracket.
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Monopole Antenna Mounting Options MONOPOLE ANTENNA MOUNTING OPTIONS (CONTINUED) Mount to a Metal Surface Using the Ground Plane and Shorting Plate Mount to a Metal Surface Using the Ground Base and Shorting Plate See Diagram J See Diagram J It is often convenient to place an antenna It is often convenient to place an antenna on top of a metal equipment rack.
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MONOPOLE ANTENNA MOUNTING OPTIONS (CONTINUED) Mounting a Monopole Antenna to a Metal Beam or Metal Ceiling See Diagram K Follow the instructions for mounting to a metal equipment rack, orienting the antenna downward Monopole Antenna Mounting Options rather than upward. Mounting a Monopole Antenna to a Non-Conductive Surface Mounting a Monopole Antenna to a Metal Beam or Metal Ceiling See Diagram L...
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