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- Page 1 RANGER 80 ™ User Manual ™ |antenna systems| RezAntenna.com | support@RezAntenna.com...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT! WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT USE NEAR POWER LINES. CONTACT WITH POWER LINES CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR. WARNING: IMPALEMENT HAZARD THE MOUNTING SPIKE HAS A SHARP TIP AND IS CAPABLE OF IMPALING A HUMAN BODY.
- Page 3 (1) Backpack Thank you for purchasing your REZ Antenna Systems Ranger 80! This manual will familiarize you with how to set up, tune, and perform basic maintenance on your antenna. We take great pride in the build quality of our products, but should you have any issues or questions, please email us at support@rezantenna.com.
- Page 4 [Z]Pod tripod. Thread the Ranger 80 coil base into the ground spike (or [Z] Pod) Assemble the collapsible military whip beginning at the top and working your way towards the bottom. Starting at the top makes the whip easier to assemble.
- Page 5 Use one of the following methods to get the antenna tuned: Note: Different soils, radial configurations, and mounting options will affect the ground system of the Ranger 80. Depending on these factors, you may notice a difference in the SWR and resonant point of the system. This is normal and well documented behavior of any vertical antenna system. For further information we reccomend reading Rudy Severns’...
- Page 6 Noise Method This method requires finding an empty frequency on your radio and using the noise floor to tune the antenna. This method will get you close enough to operate in a pinch but is not recommended unless you have a tuner to clean up the remaining mismatch.
- Page 7 General Maintenance The Ranger 80 requires very little maintenance, but following a few basic procedures will keep your antenna operating at peak performance. After Each Use: When operating in harsh environments, wipe down the coil unit with a damp cloth followed by a dry microfiber cloth.
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