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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

■ Unpacking

■ Antenna connection

After unpacking, immediately report any damage to the delivering carrier or dealer. Keep the shipping car- tons.

For a description and a diagram of accessory equipment included with the repeater, see ‘SUPPLIED AC- CESSORIES’ on p. ii of this manual.

■Selecting a location

Select a location for the repeater that allows adequate air circulation, free from extreme heat, cold, or vibra- tions, and away from TV sets, TV antenna elements, radios and other electromagnetic sources.

For radio communications, the antenna is a critical component, along with output power and sensitivity. Select antenna(s), such as a well-matched 50 ˘ an- tenna, and feedline. 1.5:1 or better of Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) is recommended for desired band. Of course, the transmission line should be a coaxial cable.

CAUTION: Protect repeater from lightning by using

a lightning arrestor.

NOTE: There are many publications that describe

proper antennas and their installation. Check with

your local dealer for more information and recom- mendations.

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TYPE-N CONNECTOR INSTALLATION EXAMPLE

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Nut Rubber gasket

15 mm

Washer

Center

Clamp conductor

3 mm

6 mm

Slide the nut, flat washer, rubber gasket and clamp over the coaxial cable, then cut the end of the cable evenly.

Strip the cable and fold the braid back over the clamp.

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Solder hole

No space

Be sure the center conductor is the same height as the plug body.

Soft solder the center conductor. Install the center conductor pin and solder it.

Carefully slide the plug body into place aligning the center conductor pin on the cable. Tighten the nut onto the plug body.

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15 mm (19⁄32 in) 6 mm (1⁄4 in) 3 mm (1⁄8 in)

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