Commercial Band 5/8 Wave Three-element High Performance Gain
Vertical Antenna
F23H
Operation Instructions
Assembly (Fig 3)
1. Pull three inner elements out from each FRP
outer shell. Be sure to pull the lower ele F-23H CUTTING CHART
ment slowly by loosening the screws since
the lower element is built with Impedance Upper element
matching section. (Fig 1) Ltmm•
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2. Connect each FRP outer shell at joint bracket
sections and fasten them with wrenches in- 900
eluded with the antenna. (Fig 2)
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140 150 160 170 180
Frequency IMHz•
6. Attach mast brackets to the support pipe and the upper part of the support pipe.
Joml brackel (8) by fastening the set screws. Connect a co
axial cable to the feedpoint section through 8. Attach the antenna to the mast as shown in
3. Cut each inner element to desired frequency the support pipe. (Fig 5) Fig 5 by taking the balance into account.
by referring to the cutting chart and connect Finally, loop the coaxial cable once and
them firmly with the set screws. (Fig 3) 7. Attach support pipe to the bottom of the tape the looping section to the mast with
antf.nna with the set screw by aligning the an adhesive plastic tape to release the ten
4. Put connected inner elements into the FRP hole at the bottom of the feedpoint section sion to the feedpoint section.
outer shell and fasten the set screws firmly.
(Fig 5)
5. Attach three radial elements as shown in
Fig 4. (Fig 4) Feedpoint section
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(Fig 4)
Align the holes
and fix
Radial
Mast
bracket
Turn the coaxial
cable once to
make a loop
Part name (number) Specifications:
Frequency : 144 - 174MHz
( With cutting chart )
Gain : 7.8dB
Impedance : 50ohms
Upper FRP outershell wilh upper element
011601 VSWR : Less than 1.5:1
Max power rating : 350W Max.
Outershell joint bracket (A) 011602
Wind resistance : 40rn/sec ( 90Mph )
Gasket holder (A) 011603
Gasket (A) 011604 Mast diameter accepted : 30 to 62mm
Length : 5.2m
Weight : 2kg
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Connector : UHF female
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Type : 5/8 wave three-element
Ceote, FRP '""'"'"' M<h ""'" elemeot
011605
Mast bracket with lock screw
I 011614
Outershell joint bracket (B) 011606
o11607
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Gasket holder (B)
Gasket(B) 011608
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V-bolt assembly J_t"-impedance matching section 011609
(nuts and washers) 011613
011611
Next is specific installation location. As to whether
specific location is adequate in terms of antenna
support and surronuding safety.
Minimum dislance to power lines
Twice the length of antenna assambly
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TO AVOID FATAL ACCIDENT
eDo not attempt to sustain the antenna, or any
part ol support structure if it begins to fall down.
Let it fall by itself.
• Do not attempt to remove or restore the an
tenna or any part of support structure ii it
touches a electric power line by chance. Let it
FOR YOUR SAFETY be as it is, do not touch it, and call your local
Read the following safety precautions before start electric power company immediately.
Ing assembling the antenna.
IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT • Do not attmept to install the antenna by your
• Assemble the antenna on the ground or wide • Do not touch a person or an animal who is or self ii you do not have any experience in in
and flat place such as on balcony before instal seems to be in contact with the antenna or any stalling base station antenna. Ask yo�r experi
lation. suppo� structure which is fallen on a live elec enced friends or professional for help✓
• Do not assemble or install the antenna on a tric power line. Touching one may lead you to eDo not attempt to install the antenna at a loca
place where you can not have enough distance be electrocuted. tion where does not have enough distance from
from any electric power lines. eDo not attempt to separate a person or an ani nearby electric power lines. It is advised to in-
• Do not attempt to install the antenna only by mal who is or seems to be in contact with the • stall the antenna at least twice of total antenna
yourself. antenna or any support structllre which is fallen height from nearby electric power lines.
Installing the antenna alone on the roof may lead on a live electric power line by yourself. eDo not install the antenna on any type of tower
you dangerous accident. Always ask your Call or have someone call a police officer, am pole or telescopic mast which exceeds 30 feet
friends for help installing the antenna. bulance, docotor immdeiately. high, if you do not have enough experisnce in
eDo not use iron or aluminum ladder at a reach installing the antenna on that kind of location.
able distance from any electric power lines. ANTENNA INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS Ask your experienced friends or professional
• Do not install the antenna on a mast which is To determine antenna installation location, there for help.
not grounded properly. are several factors to be taken into account. First • Do not use more than 1/10 section if you in
• Do not have your family members or friends thing is antenna propagation direction to specific stall the antenna on iron plumber's pipe. At
touch or come close to the antenna, unless they target stations. As to whether there is any ob tach guy wire ii multiple pipes are used to in
have realized its potential danger. stacles such as tall buildings on the line of sight. stall the antenna.
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