User's Manual

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NOTE: If this is done, remember to turn on the Power switches
on the antennas before survey start.
?? If the Hip Chain is used it can be mounted on the
pulling handle.
?? If the Measuring Wheel is used it is mounted on the
metal clamp on the pulling handle.
?? If the Wheel set is used it should be attached using the
rubber ties fastened to the plastic clamps on each side
of the Skid Box.
Figure 10.1 Skid Box with unshielded 200 MHz antennas
mounted
10.3 Antenna Sled
An alternative to a skid box is the Antenna Sled. It consists of
a tough plastic mat with fastening devices for 100 and 200
MHz antenna elements and stabilising tubes for the edges.
This sled can be towed by hand on flat surfaces. The Hip
Chain can be used as measuring device when attached to the
operator’s belt.