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- Page 1 Yagi and Omni Antennas Installation Manual 25500445 Rev. A1 0923 Printed in U.S.A. © Copyright 2018-2023 Federal Signal Corporation...
- Page 2 A copy of this limited warranty can also be obtained by written request to Federal Signal Corporation, 2645 Federal Signal Drive, University Park, IL 60484, email to info@fedsig.com or call +1 708-534-3400.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Messages..............................4 General Description ..............................6 Introduction .................................6 Ordering Information ............................6 Planning your Antenna System ...........................7 Installing the Antennas ............................7 Installing the Yagi Antenna ..........................8 Yagi Antenna Pre-Assembly Instruction ......................8 Final VSWR Tuning .............................9 Mounting the Yagi Antenna ..........................10 Installing the Omni and Omni-B Series Antennas ..................... 11 Getting Service ..............................14 Figures Figure 1 Yagi Antenna Installation Example .......................10... -
Page 4: Safety Messages
Safety Messages Safety Messages It is important to follow all instructions shipped with this product. This device is to be installed by trained personnel who are thoroughly familiar with the country’s electric codes and will follow these guidelines as well as local codes and ordinances, including any state or local noise-control ordinances. - Page 5 Safety Messages • If future service and operating personnel do not have these instructions to refer to, the siren system may not provide the intended audible warning, and service personnel may be exposed to hazards that could result in death, permanent hearing loss, or other bodily injuries.
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Page 6: General Description
General Description General Description Introduction This publication covers the installation of the Yagi and Omni Fiberglass Antennas. Ordering Information Table 1 Ordering Omni Antennas Part Number Frequency OMNI-0 138-140 MHz OMNI-1 140-144 MHz OMNI-2 144-148 MHz OMNI-3 148-152 MHz OMNI-4 152-156 MHz OMNI-5 156-162 MHz... -
Page 7: Planning Your Antenna System
Installing the Antennas Table 4 Ordering Yagi Antennas Part Number Frequency YAGI -1 136-150 MHz YAGI -2 150-174 MHz YAGI -10 450-470 MHz Planning your Antenna System Proper planning of your antenna system is significantly important. VHF and UHF are essentially line-of-site frequencies;... -
Page 8: Installing The Yagi Antenna
Installing the Antennas Installing the Yagi Antenna Yagi Antenna Pre-Assembly Instruction To pre-assemble the antenna: Unpack the antenna and locate the following parts: • Boom (1-14 inches for 5-element model, 7/8 inch-diameter for 3-element model) • 3/8 diameter elements (y---3 = 3 elements, y----5 = 5 elements) •... -
Page 9: Final Vswr Tuning
Installing the Antennas BURN HAZARD: Antennas may cause severe burns. Do not touch the antenna while the radio is transmitting. Final VSWR Tuning To final tune the antenna: Before the final installation of the antenna, temporarily set it up in a clear area at least 6 feet above the ground. -
Page 10: Mounting The Yagi Antenna
Installing the Antennas Mounting the Yagi Antenna See Figure 1. To install the Yagi antenna: Install the antenna (using an installation bracket or equivalent) as high as possible, such as the antenna cable and obstacles allow, and install it on the side of the pole closest to the receiving station. -
Page 11: Installing The Omni And Omni-B Series Antennas
Installing the Antennas Installing the Omni and Omni-B Series Antennas See Figures 2 through 4. To install the Omni antenna: Install the antenna (using an installation bracket or equivalent) as high as possible, such that the antenna cable and obstacles allow, and install it on the side of the pole closest to the receiving station. -
Page 12: Figure 3 Omni-B Series Antenna Installation Example
Installing the Antennas Figure 3 Omni-B Series Antenna Installation Example Tighten Set Screw to 50-75 in-lb Utility Pole Omni-B Series Antenna Antenna Mounting Bracket Ground Wire Yagi and Omni Antennas Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 13: Figure 4 Antenna Grounding
Installing the Antennas Figure 4 Antenna Grounding EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS (REFER TO N.E.C. FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS.) ANTENNA GROUND CLAMP TO MAST LEAD-IN CABLE TO RECIEVER DISCHARGE UNIT GROUND WIRE GROUND WIRE GROUND CLAMPS SUITABLE GROUNDING ELECTRODE DRIVEN 8' INTO EARTH (2.44 METERS) -
Page 14: Getting Service
Getting Service Getting Service If you are experiencing any difficulties, contact Federal Signal Customer Support at 800-548-7229 or 708-534-3400 extension 7511 or Technical Support at 800-524-3021 or 708-534-3400 extension 7329 or through e-mail at techsupport@fedsig.com. For instruction manuals and information on related products, visit http://www.fedsig.com. Yagi and Omni Antennas Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 15: Figure 5 Typical Antenna Pole Mount (Amp-P) Installation
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Page 16: Figure 6 Typical Antenna Wall Mount (Amp-W) Installation
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Page 17: Figure 7 Typical Omni-B Series Antenna Pole Mount (Amb-P) Installation
Figure 7 Typical Omni-B Series Antenna Pole Mount (AMB-P) Installation "... -
Page 18: Figure 8 Typical Omni-B Series Antenna Pole Mount (Amb-P) Installation
Figure 8 Typical Omni-B Series Antenna Pole Mount (AMB-P) Installation...
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