Wildlife Materials QUICK-CONNECT 3 ELEMENT Quick Start Manual

Data:
1. This Yagi 3 element directional antenna will magnify the radio signal traveling from
your transmitter collar to your receiver.
2. When compared with the traditional folding 3-element directional antenna, this
antenna is easier to assemble and handle in the field.
3. With a 5.7 dB gain, this antenna offers slightly better signal range that the folding
directional antenna gain of 5.6 dB gain.
4. This antenna consists of 3 aluminum elements that are color coded for easy
assembly, a black main boom and a 4 or 6-foot coaxial cable with BNC connectors
at both ends. A case with shoulder strap is included.
Operation: Please see the "Operation & Tips For Your Radio Recovery Equipment"
sheet for general operating instructions.
Assembly Instructions:
1. Hold the black main boom by its handle. On the main boom, loosen/turn left the 3
screws with red, black and gray knobs. Do NOT remove them!
2. Insert all 3 elements into the main boom from the same side.
a. If this antenna is attached only by cable to your receiver, hold the antenna so
colored knobs are face up. Then insert the elements into the right side of the
main boom.
b. If your receiver is mounted on this antenna, hold the handle so the receiver is
upright and facing you, then drop the elements into holes on top of the main
boom.
3. Match the color of the screw knob with the tip of the metal element.
a. Choose the element with black tip. Insert the other end of this element into
the boom hole next to the black knob.
b. Choose the metal element with the red tip. Insert the other end of this
element into the boom hole next to the red knob. (This element has a small
prong which will fit into a small hole the main boom.)
c. The remaining element will have no color-coded tape at either end. Insert
this element into the boom hole next to the gray knob.
4. Tighten all 3 colored knobs by turning them to the right. Hold the antenna by its
grip. The longest antenna element should be nearest your hand, with the shortest
element positioned farthest from your hand.
5. The coax cable comes attached to the middle element's gamma match by means of a
metal BNC connector. Attach the cable's other BNC connector to the receiver's
antenna plug. Press the BNC connector in, then turn the connector to right. Some
receivers have an antenna plug-on on the face; other receivers have the antenna
plug-in at the back. Make sure all connections are secure!
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