Telenetics Communications and Interface Cabinet Antenna installation manual Chapter Yagi Antenna

Chapter 2

Yagi Antenna

The OMEGA Yagi antenna is a National Bureau of Standards (NBS)-style antenna that provides optimum gain and front-to-back ratio. These capabilities make it ideal for use with your OMEGA Communications Interface Cabinet.

Parts List

Your Yagi antenna parts and hardware are stainless steel, aluminum, or non-corrosive material. As you unpack your antenna you should find the following items:

!One Yagi antenna and mast

!One cable for connecting the antenna to the OMEGA

!One bag containing the following mounting hardware:

−One brass clamp

−One “L” bracket

−Two flat washers

−Two lock washers

−Two nuts

!This manual

If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact Telenetics immediately.

Choosing a Location

The Yagi antenna can only be mounted so the antenna is oriented horizontally with the elements oriented vertically. For best performance, mount the antenna as high as possible, in a clear location above or away from buildings, feed lines, utility wires, and other antennas. Your expertise and particular circumstances will determine the final mounting method.

The antenna is directional. Therefore orient the antenna so the radio signal is pointed toward the source with which you want to communicate.

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