Icom AH-109PB User manual

Attaching the AH-109PB and CX-10G to a pole

Attach the CX-10G’s

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Attach the AH-109PB to

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a pole.

comes with the CX-10G

Pole clamp

Nut

Spring washer

Pole

32 ~ 60.5 mm
(1.3 ~ 2.4 in)

AH-109PB’s bracket

LYou cannot separate the
antenna and bracket.

Attach the CX-10G to the bracket, and then tighten

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the assembled screws.

NOTE: Attach the CX-10G so that the
[ACC] socket is on the left as you face
it. The supplied semi-rigid cable may not
reach if you attach the CX-10G to the
bracket back to front.

Loosen the nuts to adjust the angle of the AH-109PB.

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After adjusting, tighten the nuts again.

Nut
Loosen when adjusting

azimuth

Nut

Flat washer

Bolt (25 mm)

Flat washer

Spring washer

CX-10G

Nut
Loosen when adjusting elevation

bracket to the AH-109PB.

Bracket

Assembled screw

Torque: 5 N•m

[ACC] socket

Bolt (130 mm)

Nut

CX-10G

Flat washer
Spring washer
Nut

Attach the clamp to the AH-109PB’s

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bracket using 2 nuts on each bolt.

Top view

Leave a space of

1 cm (0.4 in).

Connect the AH-109PB and CX-10G

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with the supplied semi-rigid cable.

TIP: After connecting, covering the connectors with a

rubber vulcanizing tape prevents water from seeping into

the connection.

Pole clamp

Supplied semi-rigid cable

Leave a space of 1 cm (0.4 in).

Bracket

Antenna

Bolt (130 mm)

CX-10G

To [10 GHz ANT] connector

Torque: 0.9 N•m

Rubber vulcanizing tape

(User supplied)

INSTRUCTIONS

10 GHz PARABOLA ANTENNA

AH-109PB

Important

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS— These instructions

contain important safety and installation instructions for the
AH-109PB.

Explicit denitions

WORD DEFINITION

R WARNING!

CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.

NOTE

Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage to, or
performance of any Icom or non-Icom equipment, if the
malfunction is because of:

• Force majeure, including, but not limited to, res,

earthquakes, storms, oods, lightning, other natural

disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive
contamination.

• The use of Icom antennas with any equipment that is
not manufactured or approved by Icom.

Disposal

designated collection locations at the end of their working
life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal
waste. Dispose of them according to the laws in your area.

Personal injury, re hazard or electric

shock may occur.

If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk

of personal injury, re or electric shock.

The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your
product, literature, or packaging reminds you
that in the European Union, all electrical and
electronic products, batteries, and accumulators
(rechargeable batteries) must be taken to

Thank you for choosing this Icom product.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using this product.

Precautions

BE CAREFUL! When you attach the antenna, wear gloves
to avoid cutting your hand on the sharp edges of the
antenna.

Icom is not responsible for any building breakage, any
damage resulting from a drop of the mounting bracket from
a high place or unstable site, or any personal injury or any
accident in any other case. Be sure to consult an expert
engineer for installation help.

R WARNING HIGH RF VOLTAGE! NEVER touch an

antenna or antenna connector while transmitting. This could
cause an electrical shock or burn.

R WARNING HIGH RF VOLTAGE! NEVER put the antenna

in any place that person easily touch the antenna while
transmitting. This could cause an electrical shock or burn.

R WARNING! NEVER disassemble, modify or repair the

antenna. This may result in an electrical shock, cause a re

or damage the antenna.

R WARNING! NEVER touch the antenna with wet hands.

This may result in an electrical shock or damage the
antenna.

CAUTION: DO NOT put the antenna in any unstable place,
such as on a slanted surface or a place that vibrates. This
may cause an injury and/or damage the antenna.

CAUTION: DO NOT use the antenna in strong magnetic

elds or in an area with high static electricity. This could

damage the antenna.

CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine

or alcohol to clean the antenna, as they can damage the
antenna’s surfaces. If the antenna becomes dusty or dirty,
wipe it clean with a dry, soft cloth.

DO NOT place or leave the antenna in excessively dusty
environments.

BE SURE to check your local regulations or laws to select
the appropriate operating frequency.

Adjust elevation

and azimuth

NOTE: When adjusting azimuth, be careful not to loosen

the nuts too much causing the antenna to fall.

1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan

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Supplied semi-rigid cable

A7728X-2EX Printed in Japan

© 2023 Icom Inc.Jan. 2023

About CE

Versions of the AH-109PB which have the
“CE” symbol on the product, comply with the
essential requirements of the 2014/30/EU
directive for Electromagnetic Compatibility.

Below statement is for UKCA purpose only

United Kingdom Authorised Importer: Icom (UK) Ltd.
Address: Blacksole House, Altira Park, Herne Bay, Kent,

CT6 6GZ, U.K.

Icom and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom
Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United
Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand,
and/or other countries.

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Supplied accessories

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90°

270°

DimensionsSpecications

For connecting and attaching to the CX-10G

(M8)

Semi-rigid cable

Spring washers

(M8)

Hex head bolts

(M8 × 25 mm)

For attaching to a pole

Pole clamps

Hex head bolts
(M8 × 130 mm)

Spring washers

(M8)

Flat washers

(M8)

Selecting a location

Nuts (M8)Flat washers

Nuts (M8)

• Antenna type: Splash plate feed antenna

• Frequency range: 10.0 ~ 10.5 GHz

• Gain: 31 dBi (typical)

• Maximum input power: 10 W

• Half power beam width (approximate):
4 degrees in the E plane

• Polarization: Vertical

• Impedance: 50 Ω (typical)

• VSWR: 2.0 or less

• Connector: SMA-J

• Wind velocity survival rating: 50 m/s (111.8 mph)

LWhen attaching to a pole with a diameter of 60.5 mm (2.4 in).

• Attaching pole diameter: 32 ~ 60.5 mm (1.3 ~ 2.4 in)

• Weight (approximate): 2.0 kg, 4.4 lb

(with the bracket)

L All stated specications and design are subject to change

without notice or obligation.

unit: mm (inch)

304.2 (12)

452 (17.8)

Radiation pattern (in the vertical plane)

The AH-109PB provides vertical polarization and has

directional dependence in the vertical plane, as shown
below.

L You cannot attach the AH-109PB to provide horizontal

polarization.

NEVER place the antenna in areas such as:

• An unstable place that slopes or vibrates.

• Too close to each other or other devices, such as TV
antennas.

• Near a radio tower emitting strong radio waves.

• Near a metal structure, such as warehouses.

L If there is a metal wall, handrail, or pillar where the

radio wave from the antenna travels, the radio wave

may be reected irregularly.

• A place without direct lightning protection, such as
lightning rods.

• A place where the antenna is a󰀨ected by wind, and
interferes with the wall or the other device around the
antenna.

NOTE:

• Attach to a stable pole. Communication may be temporarily
unavailable or interrupted if the antenna sways in the wind.

• DO NOT attach the antenna in any orientation other than these

instructions. Be sure to have the same polarization as the

destination.

• DO NOT bend, extend, or cut the supplied semi-rigid cable.
Using other cables may cause more losses.

• DO NOT paint the antenna surface. The metal composition
contained in the paint may attenuate the radio signals.

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