ANTENNA SITE SELECTlON

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2.6. ANTENNA SITE SELECTlON

Because this antenna is highly directional, many potential antenna sites may not be suitable.

Before making any site selection, you should know:

The direction of transmission (or the magnetic azimuth for the distant station).

The paths and tracks of both foot and vehicle traffic in the antenna area.

Select a site with NO OBSTRUCTIONS in the direction of transmission.

Examples of obstructions are:

Tall trees.

Buildings.

Hills and mountains,

It isc a good idea to select both a primary and alternate antenna site. Then, if any problems arise at the primary

site, a quick move can be made to the alternate site.

Remember, sites must be within 50 feet of the radio. Only 50 feet of cable is available to connect the

radio to the antenna.

2-7. ANTENNA SITE INSPECTION

Before making a final site selection, carefuily inspect the three Site areas which you will use to

secure your stakes.

In the antenna site area example below, INSPECT:

AREA A, the center of the site area where you will locate the stakes for the antenna mast.

AREA B and AREA C where you will locate the antenna stakes.

The three stake areas should be usable.

Examples:

The soil should be able to

hold your stakes.

The area should be free

of small trees, shrubs

and undesirable foliage.

Poison ivy is an example

of undesirable foliage.

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