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- Page 1 User Guide for the Alpha Loop Jr Antenna Manufactured by: Alpha Antenna 1.888.482.3249 Website: http://AlphaAntenna.com Available from: Amateur Radio Store Website: https://amateurradiostore.com User Guide Version 2.1 May 1, 2015 Page 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ............................. 3 Product Overview ........................... 3 Safety Tips ............................4 Antenna Diagram ..........................5 Antenna Parts List ........................... 6 Antenna Assembly Instructions ...................... 7 Antenna Operation .......................... 7 Support Contacts ..........................8 Page 2... -
Page 3: Introduction
Product Overview The Alpha Loop Jr Antenna is designed to operate on the 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 30, and 40 Meter amateur radio bands. It will accept up to 10 Watts (PEP) of transmitter power on SSB. Using the antenna’s tuner, your radio’s transmission line SWR can be continuously tuned to a match... -
Page 4: Safety Tips
NOTE – High voltages are present when transmitting, no matter how much or little power is applied. Do not touch any part of the Alpha Loop Jr while transmitting. WARNING: INSTALLATION OR OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS! FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE ENCLOSED INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS. -
Page 5: Antenna Diagram
Antenna Diagram The major components of the antenna, and their relative positions, are depicted in Figure 1. Figure 1 The completed Alpha Loop Jr is depicted in Figure 2. Figure 2 Page 5... -
Page 6: Antenna Parts List
Antenna Parts List The following parts are included with this antenna. Please contact our support line if you discover that parts are missing or damaged. Item Description Qty. Comment Black Carry Bag with built in handles Comfort Handle with integrated universal tripod adapter and 24x3/8 bolt 10 feet of feed-line to a BNC connector with built in inner loop... -
Page 7: Antenna Assembly Instructions
Antenna Operation The Alpha Loop Jr antenna has a built in tuning knob on the Alpha Match. It is with this black knob that you tune the antenna to the lowest SWR of less than 1.9:1 on any frequency from the 10 Meter through the 40 Meter band. -
Page 8: Support Contacts
As is mentioned, you can use an antenna analyzer that is set to the frequency you are going to transmit on and turn the knob on the Alpha Loop Jr till your SWR dips. When using the antenna analyzer, many have found that an A/B Switch with the rig on A and the analyzer on B makes it quick and easy to switch from analysis to transmit.
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