Barrett 2050 - Deploying the Tactical Rapid Deploy, Tuned, End Fed, Low Power Dipole

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Deploying the Tactical Rapid Deploy, Tuned, End Fed, Low Power Dipole
Barrett P/N BC91503
Remove all components from the kit bag and check for damage/wear, ensure all
components are present.
Choose a spot on the
ground near to a tree or
elevated anchor point. Fit
the coaxial cable to the
balun as indicated in the
diagrams below. Unwind
the cable and lay the
assembly on the ground.
From the bobbin unwind
the insulated cable until
the desired frequency
marker is reached;
secure the cable into the
slots provided on the
bobbin. The nylon
halyard should then be
unwound and laid out (if required). Push the earth peg into the ground. The
radiating end of the end fed dipole is now ready to be elevated into a working
position either on a tree or some elevated natural object using the lead weight and
nylon halyard. If you have a mast available, the antenna may be slung from this.
Connect the coaxial cable from the coaxial socket on the balun centre on the
antenna to the manpack transceiver 50Ω BNC antenna socket.
The antenna is now ready for operation on the frequency you have set it to. For
correct operation select that frequency on the transceiver.