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- Page 1 40 ™ User Manual ™ |antenna systems| RezAntenna.com | support@RezAntenna.com...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT! READ ALL WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. 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: TIPPING HAZARD KEEP A WIDE RADIUS AROUND THE ANTENNA CLEAR OF PEOPLE AND OBJECTS.
- Page 3 O-rings and gasket seals at each joint. The coil’s machined wire groove provides mechanical support and optimal spacing to ensure a low loss coil. Made with 14GA enameled copper wire, the Recon 40 is rated for use at up to 500 watts SSB, 300 watts CW, and 200 watts digital (50% duty cycle).
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Page 4: Required Accessories
In order to complete your antenna system you will need a 17 foot telescoping antenna whip, a mounting solution, and a set of radials terminated with a 4mm banana plug. The Recon 40 is offered as a full kit, which includes all of the required accessories or you may purchase them separately. -
Page 5: Deployment Configurations
Deployment Configurations Overview There are two main ways to deploy the Recon 40: the ground mounted radial configuration and the elevated radial configuration. The following section will cover each one in detail. Each one has it’s advantages over the other. Refer to the diagram and chart below to see these at a glance. - Page 6 Using the Insulating Mount Supplied with your Recon 40 is a plastic insulating mount. The purpose of this mount is to electrically isolate the antenna from the mounting point. Depending on the mount used, it can affect the tuning of the antenna. This is because the mounting stud is electrically connected to the ground side of the system.
- Page 7 Deployment Configurations Ground Level Radials This drawing is not to scale and is for illustrative purposes only. In this configuration, radials are placed on the ground around the base of the antenna. This is a convenient way to deploy the antenna and makes multi-band use simple. The ground detunes the radials and allows for multi-band use without tuned radials.
- Page 8 Deployment Configurations Continued Elevated Radials Non-conductive radial supports This drawing is not to scale and is for illustrative purposes only. The above diagram shows a “gull wing” style deployment using the [Z] Pod and 3 foot radial supports. In this configuration, the radials are suspended by non-conductive supports at the end of each radial.
- Page 9 RFI issues. Note: Different soils, radial configurations, and mounting options will affect the ground system of the Recon 40. 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. We recommend using the included insulating mount to ensure the mount itself does not change the characteristics of the ground system.
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Page 10: General Maintenance
General Maintenance The Recon 40 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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