MFJ MFJ-2286 Instructions

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Big Stick

Portable HF Vertical Antenna

Model MFJ-2286

Model MFJ-2286

Model MFJ-2286Model MFJ-2286

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INSTRUCTION MANUALINSTRUCTION MANUAL

CAUTION: Read All Instructions Before Operating Equipment

MFJ ENTERPRISES, INC.

MFJ ENTERPRISES, INC.

MFJ ENTERPRISES, INC.MFJ ENTERPRISES, INC.

300 Industrial Park Road
Starkville, MS 39759 USA

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VERSION 1A COPYRIGHT 2011 MFJ ENTERPRISES, INC.

MFJ-2286 Big Stick™ Portable HF Antenna

Introduction: Congratulations on the purchase of your MFJ-2286 portable HF antenna. MFJ's

"Big Stick" is a ¼-wave monopole design featuring an exceptionally rugged 17-foot stainless-steel
collapsible whip plus a slide-tuned high-Q loading coil that extends coverage to 7 MHz and below.

Specifications:

Frequency Coverage 7 MHz to 55 MHz, extendable to 5.35 MHz (60-M) with a counterpoise
Element Length Up to 18 feet, vertically polarized
Mast Diameter Up to 1” OD, vertical or horizontal mounting,
Transport Length 27-3/4”
Weight 2.0 Pounds

Assembly: The MFJ-2286 assembles with four major components:

[ ] Base Block Assembly
[ ] Loading Coil Assembly
[ ] Stainless Steel Collapsible Whips (17’)
[ ] Counterpoise Wire

[ ] Install coil assembly with tap-wire end toward the Base Block.
[ ] Install the whip on top of the coil assembly.
[ ] Connect your 50-Ohm coax feed to the SO-239 connector.
[ ] Mount the Base Block on any suitable support pole up to 1" OD.
[ ] For low-frequency bands, install four 12’-foot counterpoise wires (see text).

Tighten the coil assembly and Whip by hand to avoid applying excessive torque. Before installing
on a mount, check the area to confirm the whip is well clear of wires and metallic structures.

Warning: Never assemble or install your antenna in close proximity to
power lines or entrance cables. Accidental contact with utility lines can
result in serious injury or death.