User Guide

RH-17
Troubleshooting — Antennas CCS Technical Documentation
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Failures and Corrective Measures
Missing Internal Antenna or Whip Antenna
Figure 4: RH-17 D-cover assembly
Note that the whip antenna must be inserted prior to inserting the internal antenna.
If the internal antenna is missing, install one. If the radiator looks obviously damaged,
then replace the internal antenna.
If no antenna is installed, the antenna gain will be degraded by more than 25 dB.
If the whip antenna is missing, then remove the internal antenna, install a whip, and
reinstall the internal antenna.
Damaged RF Feed Pin or Ground Pin
Figure 5: Top and Bottom View of the RH-17 Internal Antenna
If either the RF feed pin or ground pin are broken, or bent such that either pin will not
touch the PWB, then the internal antenna must be replaced. If the springs for the RF or
ground pin appear damaged, then the internal antenna must be replaced. If the slot in