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Revision Record
MANUAL,3159 HIGH POWER BI-CONICAL ANT | Part #399775, Rev. A
Revision Description Date
A Initial Release November, 2005
B Rebrand November, 2008
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Table of Contents
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings ................................................ v
1.0 Introduction .......................................................................... 7
ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin ................................................... 8
2.0 Maintenance ......................................................................... 9
Annual Calibration ......................................................................................... 9
Service Procedures ....................................................................................... 9
3.0 Specifications ..................................................................... 11
Electrical Specifications ............................................................................... 11
Physical Specifications ................................................................................ 11
Model 3159 Antenna ............................................................................ 11
Model 3159 Pedestal ........................................................................... 11
4.0 Mounting Instructions ....................................................... 13
Mounting the Balun Unit .............................................................................. 13
Mounting the Biconical Elements ................................................................. 14
5.0 Operation ............................................................................ 15
Model 3159 Pedestal ................................................................................... 15
Electrical Field Distribution .......................................................................... 15
Calibration Data ........................................................................................... 16
Typical Antenna Factor at 6M .............................................................. 16
Calculated Forward Power at 3.5M ..................................................... 16
Appendix A: Warranty ............................................................. 19
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Note: Denotes helpful information intended to
See the ETS-Lindgren Product Information Bulletin for safety,
regulatory, and other product marking information.
provide tips for better use of the product.
Caution: Denotes a hazard. Failure to follow
instructions could result in minor personal injury
and/or property damage. Included text gives proper
procedures.
Warning: Denotes a hazard. Failure to follow
instructions could result in SEVERE personal injury
and/or property damage. Included text gives proper
procedures.
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