MAY1000

120-500 MHz Wide Band Portable Beam Antenna

Operation Instructions

To use this antenna properly, read these instructions thoroughly before using the antenna. Keep this manual at hand for later use. This antenna is designed for amateur radio communications use only. Do not transmit out of specified bands.

Note for Using the Antenna

To avoid accidents, read the following notices:

1.Do not touch the antenna during transmission.

2.Adjust the antenna on operating frequency before using. Using an unadjusted antenna may cause damage to the radio. You may not have the desired gain during receiving if you don’t adjust the ele- ments for the proper frequency.

3.Strong impact on elements can cause them to break.

Description

1.MAY1000, Wide Band Portable Beam Antenna, is designed to pro- vide optimum performance over wide frequency range by adjusting element length and spaces between elements (120-500MHz).

2.Elements are made of stainless steel that’s hard to break.

Specifications

Frequency:

120–500MHz

Gain:

4.5-6.0dBi

Impedance:

50

VSWR:

Less than 1.5:1

Max Power Rating:

10W (FM)

Connector:

BNC

Cable Length:

39”

Length:

20.5”

Weight:

1 lb.

Element Length:

11.4"-51.5"

Space Between Elements: 4.75"-13.75"

Use and Adjustment

1.Referring to the Frequency Adjustment Chart, confirm the element length and space depending on the desired frequency.

2.Adjust the elements following the Frequency Adjustment Chart. Fix the R Element as two elements are parallel when looking at the antenna straight.

3.Connect the receiver or radio with the feed line.

4.Adjust the elements to have a good reception for receiving by changing the antenna dimensions. Use the antenna vertically or horizontally, depending on radio waves received (vertical polar- ization / horizontal polarization).

**Receiving reception will totally be changed horizontally or vertically.

How to Fold the Elements

Push the lever on 5mm to the arrow and hold the bottom of the element and fold it slowly. Elements could be folded omni- directionally.

When you want to make the element straight, hold the bottom of the element and return it naturally.

Folding Antenna Element

Lever for folding

Pull up and lay down

Parts List

P Element

Part# M21001

 

 

Thumb Screw

 

 

 

 

R Element

 

 

Part# M21003

 

 

 

 

Part# M21002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antenna

 

 

 

Connector

 

 

 

 

Part# M21004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hand Grip

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Feed Line

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape Measure

Frequency Adjustment Chart

Part# M21006

Part# M21007

DIAMOND ANTENNA Products are distributed by RF PARTS COMPANY

435 S. Pacific Street • San Marcos, CA 92078 • (760) 744-0900

www.diamondantenna.net

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Diamond MAY1000 specifications MHz Wide Band Portable Beam Antenna, Operation Instructions