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10.2 Skid box
The glass fibre skid boxes come in two sizes, one for the 100
MHz and one for 200 MHz antennas. The robust design of the
skid boxes make them well suited for operations in rugged
terrain as well as on flat terrain where smooth operation and
movement at constant speed are required.
The mounting of the antennas in the Skid Box is seen in Figure
10.1.
It is important that the antenna elements are firmly attached to
the bottom using the rubber ties. The optical fibres pass
through the pulling handle. A stress relief arrangement inside
the handle prevents the optical fibres from being pulled out of
the handle. The following procedures should be followed:
?? Connect the short plastic tube to the handle firmly with
a screwdriver fastening the 10-cm black rubber tube
?? Thread the bottom ends of the optical fibres through
the front hole in the Skid Box into it.
?? Mount the short plastic tube through the same hole
making sure that the optical fibres are not damaged.
?? Fasten the plastic tube in the Skid Box using the metal
clamp.
?? Place the Antenna electronics with its antenna element
inside the Skid Box.
?? Fasten the antenna elements using the rubber ties.
?? Attach the optical fibres to respectively antenna.
?? Attach the corresponding ends of the fibres to the
CUII.
?? Attach the stress relief to the backpack.
?? If necessary mount the Skid Box cover using the
rubber ties.