Application Guide

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Radial Set wires: droop down loosely from
mount to lay upon surface or floor.
For better SWR and performance outdoors:
elevate radials or tie them out to insulated
objects, or rest them upon vegetation.
Antenna whip above the SuperSlider:
Keep in the clear all around,
at least 10 feet (3m) away from buildings
and objects above or toward the sides.
Separate each of the wire ends by at
least 5 feet (1.5m) between them.
Mount on
elevated,
insulated
non-metallic
support
such as
plastic pipe,
table, fence,
chair, post,
or railing.
(not included)
Coaxial
cable
to Radio
RG-58 or
RG-8x
(not included)
Tape or cable tie radial wires for strain relief
SuperMount or SuperPod Tripod Mount
?The MP1 series Super Antenna system is designed to
operate as a portable, base, manpack, or mobile antenna. In its
optimum portable or base configuration, the antenna is
mounted vertically on a SuperMount or SuperPod tripod mount.
?When using the SuperMount, an insulated support at least
3ft high (1m) is recommended (avoid direct electrical
connection to a metallic support).
?Radial Set wires are attached to the mount using the
provided push-on connectors. If there isn't enough space to
stretch out all the radial wires, they can be loosely zig-zagged
or laid out in large loops on the surface or floor. The radial wires
can be taped or cable tied to the support for strain relief; stress
on the wires should be avoided.
?For best performance and calibration using the FG1
Frequency Guide SWR Ruler, the SuperSlider, and the whip
above the slider, should be kept in the clear, at least 10 feet
(3m) from other objects to the side and above. If other objects
are near the antenna, or if the antenna is utilized indoors, it
may affect the performance and calibration of the SWR Ruler.
Usually, the proximity of nearby objects causes a change in
resonance that requires the antenna SuperSlider to be set at a
slightly higher MHz frequency on the FG1 than the desired
frequency for best SWR. Rain or dew can also affect the
resonance of the antenna or ground system; it can be
compensated for by slightly changing the SuperSlider position
for a good SWR.
?For best receive performance, the antenna should be
located away from computers, TVs, lamps and other RF-noisy
equipment.
?The drawing example shows the recommended
configuration when the antenna system is set up outdoors.
MP1 Series Antenna
Optimum Set Up
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APPLICATION NOTE