BARRETT 2019 AUTOMATIC TUNING HF ANTENNA Contents Introduction ......................5 2050 HF SSB Transceiver to 2019 Antenna Connection Diagram ......6 4050 HF SDR Transceiver to 2019 Antenna Connection Diagram ......8 Mounting the Barrett 2019 Memory Tuning Mobile HF Antenna ......10 Earthing the Antenna ......................
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This manual covers the following Barrett products: Package Number Components BC201900 SA-2019: Barrett 2019 Antenna 2019 to suit 4050 2019-00-02 Control cable 6m BCA201903 Standard spring (black) BCA201901 Fibreglass split whip (2 piece) BCA201902 GPS option (internal fit) for 2019 packages BC201900 and BC201901...
BARRETT 2019 AUTOMATIC TUNING HF ANTENNA Introduction The Barrett 2019 antenna plugs directly into the “ATU” and “RF” connectors located on the trans- Heavy duty stain- ceiver using the cables supplied. less steel spring The Barrett 2019 antenna can be fitted with an optional internal GPS.
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BARRETT 2019 AUTOMATIC TUNING HF ANTENNA 2019 MIL-SPEC Automatic Tuning Mobile HF Antenna External GPS (used if optional internal 2019 GPS unit is not required or fitted) 6 metre power cable supplied with transceiver Heavy duty fuse & holder supplied in mobile pack...
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Extension speaker supplied with 4050 transceiver Coaxial / control cable extension External GPS receiver option Earth strap between 4050 transceiver and main body of vehicle Earth Earth strap between 2019 ATU and main body of vehicle Earth 12V DC battery...
Mounting the Barrett 2019 Memory Tuning Mobile HF Antenna The Barrett 2019 antenna should be mounted in positions similar to those illus- trated in the diagrams on the following pages. Select a position free from exces- sive vibration. A bracket, fabricated to withstand the forces and vibration that can be expected during off-road driving, should be used to mount the antenna to the vehicle.
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It is ESSENTIAL to maintain the minimum clearances between the antenna and sur- rounding metal work as indicated in the diagrams. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THESE CLEARANCES WILL NOT ONLY REDUCE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE BARRETT 2019 AUTO- MATIC TUNING MOBILE HF ANTENNA BUT MAY ALSO LEAD TO INTERNAL RF ARCING AND FAILURE.
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Do not mount the 2019 antenna in positions such as these as damage to the antenna may result.
BARRETT 2019 AUTOMATIC TUNING HF ANTENNA Earthing the Antenna Notes: Connect an earth strap to the base of the antenna Grind away any paint or coating at the earthing point on the chassis to expose the bare metal Apply electrical contact grease to prevent rust and corrosion and maintain the integrity of the earth connection Attach the earth strap lug securely with an appropriate fastener.
BARRETT 2019 AUTOMATIC TUNING HF ANTENNA Mounting the Base Spring The base spring should only ever be tightened by hand. If a tool is used it may damage the spring base.
BARRETT 2019 AUTOMATIC TUNING HF ANTENNA Mounting the Whip Sections To mount the whip sec- tion it is recommended that only one section of the whip be screwed onto the antenna at a time. The whip section should be hand tight- ened fully then a suita- ble tool (e.g.
BARRETT 2019 AUTOMATIC TUNING HF ANTENNA Transceiver Settings 2050 When using a 2019 with a 2050 HF SSB Transceiver, the antenna setting must be set to 2019. Go to [Protected Menu], [I/O Settings], [Antenna Type], then press Use the scroll keys to select 2019 Mobile antenna.
• Check all cables are correctly connected • Check the earth cable from the base of the 2019 antenna have a good con- nection to the vehicle body or chassis (not directly to the battery terminal) • Check that the whip fitted is not faulty or incorrect •...
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BARRETT 2019 AUTOMATIC TUNING HF ANTENNA Propagation Horizontal and vertical propagation charts are displayed below. These display ideal propagation patterns that may not apply to all situations. Horizontal Plane Vertical Plane...
Input Current Average 80 mA @ +12.6 V input Shock MIL-STD 810G Method 516.6 Vibration MIL-STD 810G Method 514.6 * Please note that older model 2019 antennas (earlier than serial number 201910000) have a power handling capacity of 125W PEP.
Barrett Communications (hereafter referred to as ‘Seller’) provides a three (3) year warranty on all Barrett products from the date of shipment from the Seller. A one (1) year warranty from the date of shipment from the Seller is provided for all batteries.
BARRETT 2019 AUTOMATIC TUNING HF ANTENNA to ensure that the purchaser receives full benefit on any warranty given by the original equipment manufacturer. This warranty is restricted to the original purchaser except where the original purchaser is a reseller authorised by the Seller who has purchased for the pur- pose of resale, warranty shall be extended to the reseller’s customer.
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Head Office: Barrett Communications Pty Ltd 47 Discovery Drive, Bibra Lake, WA 6163 Australia Tel: +61 8 9434 1700 Fax: +61 8 9418 6757 Email: info@barrettcommunications.com.au www.barrettcommunications.com.au Europe: Barrett Communications - Europe Unit 9, Fulcrum 2, Solent Way, Whiteley, Hampshire, PO15 7FN United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1489 880 332 Fax: +44 (0) 1489 565 422 Email: uksales@barrettcommunications.co.uk...
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