CHA TD
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Recovery Procedure
To recover the CHA TD, perform the following steps:
1.
Disconnect the Coaxial Cable (j) from the radio set.
2.
Lower the antenna to the ground.
3.
Disconnect the Coaxial Cable from the Matching Transformer (a).
4.
Carefully roll (do not twist) the Coaxial Cable.
5.
Untie the Paracord (h) from the Antenna Wire (b).
6.
Disconnect the Antenna Wires from the Matching Transformer (a).
7.
Disconnect the Antenna Wires from the Termination Resistors (g) or Matching Transformer, depending upon
the configuration.
8.
Wind the Antenna Wires onto their Line Winders (f) and secure with attached shock cord.
9.
Pull the Stakes (i) from the ground.
10.
Disconnect the Counterpoise Wires (c) from the Terminating Resistors or Matching Transformer, depending
upon the antenna configuration.
11.
Wind the Counterpoise Wires onto their Line Winders and secure with attached shock cord.
12.
Remove dirt from antenna components and inspect them for signs of wear.
Packing Procedure
Note: If you have just received your CHA TD, you may want to go through this procedure to pack your new antenna
in its backpack.
Note:
This suggested packing procedure will make deployment easier and help to ensure you don’t lose any CHA TD
components during recovery.
To pack the CHA TD in the Backpack (s), perform the following steps:
1.
Place the Matching Transformer (a) into the lower front pouch.
2.
Place the Paracord (h) into the lower front pouch and zip up the pouch.
3.
If not already connected, attach a Carabiner (e) to the Isolation Loops (d) at each end of both Antenna Wires
(b), see plate (2).
4.
Place both Antenna Wire assemblies into the middle pouch.
5.
Place Coaxial Cable (j) assembly into the middle pouch.
6.
Place the Stakes (i) into the middle pouch and zip up the pouch.
7.
If not already connected, attach a Carabiner to the Isolation Loop at the Wire Connector end of the
Counterpoise Wires (c), see plate (3).
8.
Place the Counterpoise Wire assemblies into the rear pouch.
9.
Place the Termination Resistors (g) into the rear pouch and zip up the pouch.
10.
The front top pouch can be used to store small items or tools.
11.
Store the Operator’s Manual in the rear pouch.
Troubleshooting
1.
Ensure Wire Connectors (r) are securely connected.
2.
Inspect Antenna Wires (b) and Counterpoise Wires (c) for breakage or signs of strain.
3.
Ensure UHF Plugs (o) are securely tightened.
4.
Inspect Coaxial Cable (j) assembly for cuts in insulation or exposed shielding.