MFJ-1798 Vertical Antenna Instructions
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One large angle bracket (with four host clamps) with slots for
mounting loading coil
ADDITIONAL USER SUPPLIED MATERIALS
Please be sure you have the following additional items available:
[ ] A 6'-8' rigid mast or other mounting pipe between 1" and 1.5" outside diameter (suitable
materials include a heavy duty TV mast section or galvanized steel pipe).
[ ] Quality low-loss 50-Ohm coax with PL-259 connectors to reach from antenna to transmitter.
[ ] A SWR meter or Analyzer (MFJ-207, MFJ-249 or equivalent).
[ ] Enough 1/8 to 3/16" nylon rope to reach the ground from the antenna's final location.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!!
Please remember the following important points:
1.) THIS ANTENNA IS AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR.
2.) ANY CONTACT BETWEEN THE ANTENNA, FEEDLINE, OR
SUPPORTING STRUCTURE AND POWER LINES WILL RESULT IN
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
For safety please:
1.) DO NOT INSTALL THIS ANTENNA WHERE THERE IS ANY
POSSIBILITY OF CONTACT WITH UTILITY LINES.
2.) DO NOT LOCATE THE ANTENNA SUPPORT WHERE IT CAN
CONTACT POWER LINES IN THE EVENT OF MECHANICAL
FAILURE OR ACCIDENT.
3.) FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES FOR ANTENNA INSTALLATIONS AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE US CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY
COMMISSION.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
During assembly, refer to the drawings throughout this manual and
the overview drawing on Page 1. Follow these instructions in the
exact sequence listed to avoid errors and achieve maximum
performance from this antenna.
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