User's Manual

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panels, as well as for removal and installation of equipment units, connection of cables, and
maintenance.
Antenna System
Antenna systems are selected in accordance with the specific communication requirements of
each customer: many HF antenna types are available, each providing different radiation
characteristics to meet different communication requirements. Therefore, the selection and
installation of an antenna system is customer’s responsibility. If necessary, contact the
manufacturer or your local representative for additional information.
The antenna system must provide a matched termination at the operating frequency, and must
be capable of handling the maximum power output of the system.
Antenna Feed System
The antenna feed system comprises any cables, panels and matrices, and any accessories that
carry HF signals between the RCK1000 and the antenna itself.
The high output power of the RCK1000 requires particular attention to the power rating of the
antenna system, and to the use of a high-quality, low-loss feed cable. Appropriate safety
measures must be taken to prevent people from touching the antenna, or even getting close to
it.
All the antenna feed system components, and in particular the feed cable, must have low loss
and be capable of carrying the maximum power output of the RCK1000. Remember that any
power loss along the cable is signal loss!
To protect yourself and the radio equipment against lightning strokes and accidental contact of
antenna and/or feed cable with high voltage lines, a properly grounded coaxial protector must
be installed at the point of entry of the feed cable into the building or communication shelter.
The recommended protector type is IS-B50LN-C0 by PolyPhaser Corp. (also available from the
manufacturer as Cat. No. 2072-09128-00).