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Installation of a CB antenna
The antenna is one of the most critical parts in your
setup. The type of antenna and its location has a great
effect on the range of operation. Please consider the
following criteria for selection of the best location and
the installation of your antenna:
• Make sure that the antenna is designed for radio
operation on 27 MHz.
• The position of the antenna should be elevated wit-
hout any obstacles nearby.
• The aerial cable should not be damaged and the
plugs should be properly connected.
• Make sure that the antenna cable is not bent.
• The bigger the mechanical size of the antenna, the
higher the range of operation.
When you install a mobile antenna please note the
following advices:
• The antenna should be fixed in the center of a big
body-part, e.g. the truck.
• The mobile antenna coil should have the closest
possible contact with a conducting metallic surface
of the bodywork of the car.
There are other possibilities to fix the antenna onto the
car without having to drill a hole into the bodywork of
your car, e.g. mounting the antenna with a antenna hol-
der onto the gutter or the trunk. Magnetic mount an-
tennas (with an magnetic base) or windshield antennas,
which are glued onto the glass, are also alternatives.
• Please don't mount the CB antenna nearby a radio
or TV antenna to prevent interference of radio or TV
reception.
• Keep an eye on power lines running along nearby
when mounting the antenna on the roof.
• All connected cables including the antenna cable
must not exceed a length of 4.5 m.
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Antenna Connection
Before pressing the transmit key, a suitable antenna
must be connected. The PL259 plug of the antenna
coaxila cable is connected to the SO239 socket on the
rear panel. Make sure, that all plugs are firmly tightened
and properly soldered. Insufficient connections can da-
mage the radio and will reduce the range of operation.
The antenna should be configured with the radio,
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION
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