MFJ MFJ-1763 User Manual

MFJ-1763 Portable Beam Antenna Instruction Manual

MFJ-1763

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing the MFJ-1763 portable beam antenna. This antenna is designed for operation
throughout the 2-meter band.

The MFJ-1763 is shipped partially assembled, you should have received the following parts (Please
contact us if any parts are missing):

MFJ-1763 Parts List

Items Quan. Description
A 2 Reflector Elements (app. 20.062")

B 2 Driven Elements (app. 19.062")
C 2 Director elements (app. 18.25")
D 1 Chassis Assembly

6 1/4-20 Nuts
1 U-bolt Assembly

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

- This antenna is an electrical conductor contact with power lines can result in
death, or serious injuries.

- Do not install this antenna where there is any possibility of contact
with power cables or service drop to buildings.

- The antenna supporting mast and/or tower should not be close to any
power lines during installation or removal in the event the system
should accidentally fall.

- Follow the guidelines for antenna installation recommended by the
U.S. consumer product safety commission.

- Keep this antenna out of reach of adults, children, and animals. Any contact
with this antenna while transmitting will cause severe RF burns, and
voltages that KILL. The ends of the elements can cause eye injuries, serious
RF burns or both.

- Keep the antenna away from you to prevent exposure to high levels of
electromagnetic field radiation. Especially if you are using more than 20
Watts of RF power.

- Never operate this antenna near RF sensitive medical devices such as
pacemakers.

- Be careful while climbing and carrying the antenna. It is heavy enough to
cause you to lose your balance if it is handled too casually.

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MFJ-1763 Portable Beam Antenna Instruction Manual

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