Specifications

Installation
11
Erecting a Sloping Long-Wire Antenna
1. Open the four screws on the inner panel of the MICOM-3TS-RDP suitcase cover and remove
the tuner.
2. Connect the black coaxial cable to the N-type RF antenna connector at the left 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 rod.
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. Detach the green cord attached to the ring element and store it on the spool. This cord is not
used in sloping antenna erection.
5. Release as much of the green antenna wire as required, depending on the specific location
(maximum 18m (60 ft)).
6. Lock the antenna wire into the hook of the spool.
7. Unwind as much of the cord connected to the spool as required, depending on the specific
location, and tie the cord to the antenna support.
8. Connect the lug at the end of the antenna wire to the antenna terminal on the left side of the
tuner.
9. Tighten the antenna to remove any slack. The wire should be tense, but not so tight as to stress
the lug connection.
Coaxial
Cable
Adjustable Cable
(maximum 60 ft.)
Cord
Spool
Tuner
Ground
L
ead
Ground Level
MICOM-3ST-RDP
Pole or
other High
Support
Figure 7. Erecting a Sloping Long-Wire Antenna