Specifications

Installation
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Long-Wire Antenna Installation
The antenna supplied with the MICOM-3TS-RDP Option G580 is a long-wire antenna. The antenna
includes:
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One 18m (60 ft) antenna wire
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One stainless steel earth stake
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One 5m (17 ft) length of coaxial cable fitted with connectors
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Two throw cords with throwing weights
This antenna is supplied wound on one slot of the spool, while the two throw cords used for
installation are wound on the other slot. One of these cords is attached to the ring element on the
antenna wire, and the other to the spool itself. Both cords have a weight attached to the end of the
cord to facilitate their connection to supports such as poles, towers, trees, etc.
Note
When disassembling the antenna, first wind the rope attached to the plastic
element onto the spool, and then wind the rope attached to the ring element.
When rewinding the antenna onto the spool, take care not to wind it too tightly,
and not to allow the cable to become kinked.
When using a long-wire antenna, the tuner of the MICOM-3TS-RDP must be used.
Note
To operate the tuner, the tuner option must be turned on: select TUNER=YES on
MENU>MORE>PROG>RADIO>OPTS>ACC screen.
The antenna can be erected to operate as an inverted ”L” antenna, or as a sloping wire.
Antenna Terminal
Grounding (GND)
Terminal
RF Input Connector
Antenna Installation
Instructions
Figure 5. The MICOM-3TS-RDP Tuner
Selecting a Location
The location selected for antenna erection should preferably be a clear area with one or two large
trees or other tall supports such as poles or buildings in the center. If possible, avoid areas with large
numbers of trees around the antenna, as this will reduce performance. Selecting the highest location
in the area will enhance performance. The antenna should not be installed near power lines,
highways, broadcast stations, electrical motors etc.