Specifications

MICOM-3TS-RDP Owner’s Guide
10
Erecting an Inverted “L” Long-Wire Antenna
1. Open the four screws on the inner panel of the MICOM-3TS-RDP suitcase cover to remove the
tuner.
2. Connect the black coaxial cable to the N-type RF antenna connector at the side of the tuner;
connect the other end to the ANTENNA connector on the connector panel, on the suitcase
body.
3. Connect one side of the grounding strap to the GND terminal at the left side of the tuner;
connect the other end of the grounding cable to the ground, using the supplied grounding
stake.
Note
For good grounding, the cable can be connected to a water pipe or to any nearby
grounding rod. The length of the ground lead must not exceed 30 cm (1 foot).
4. Unwind the green cord attached to the ring element from the spool. Unwind the antenna wire
until the ring element is released. The ring element is 4.5m (15 ft) from the tuner connector.
5. Use the cord to tie the antenna wire to the first support. Release as much of the remaining
length of the antenna wire as required, depending on the specific location (maximum 13.5m
(45 ft)).
6. Lock the green antenna wire into the hook of the spool, and tie the cord connected to the
spool to the second antenna support.
7. Connect the lug at the end of the antenna wire to the antenna terminal on the left side of the
tuner.
Coaxial
Cable
Vertical Cable
15 ft.
Ring
Element
Cord
Spool
Tuner
Cord
Ground
Lead
Adjustable Horizontal
Cable (maximum 45 ft.)
Ground Level
Pole or
other High
Support
Pole or
other High
Support
MICOM-3ST-RDP
Figure 6. Erecting an Inverted “L” Long-Wire Antenna
8. Tighten the antenna to remove any slack. The wire should be tense, but not so tight as to stress
the lug connection.