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Thank you for purchasing a Shakespeare antenna product.
Shakespeare works hard to build reliability and durability into
all of its products for maximum customer satisfaction. Customer
comments are welcome.
Before installing, please study the diagram and check parts
supplied against those listed.
IMPORTANT! Please read all instructions before installing.
The Style 390-1 is a 23’ (7 m), two-section SSB whip antenna
with conductors running full length and an anodized Almag 35
aluminum base ange and a side feed termination band. This
antenna’s design supports transmitter power up to 1 kw.
Tip section
Style 390-1
Supplied Parts
1 Base section antenna
assembly
1 Tip section
1 3/8” Lockwasher
3/8”-24
threads
Lockwasher
Tools required:
wrench
Crescent wrench or 1/2” open-end
Installation Instructions
Choose a mounting location that is as free as possible from
obstructions, and as far as possible from other antennas and other
strong sources of RF.
1. Thread the Tip section onto the Base section’s upper ferrule,
including the lockwasher as shown in the diagram, and securely
tighten.
2. Mount the antenna to a deck using a suitable hardware (not
supplied) and the mounting holes in the aluminum base plate.
3. SSB antennas and transceivers require adequate grounding
systems. Follow the radio manufacturer’s instructions for
connecting this antenna to your SSB radio system.
Tech Tip: This antenna will read “shorted” when tested
with an ohm meter or continuity tester. The 50-ohm
coaxial cable attached can be shortened as required.
However, it should remain at least 3 feet (0.9 m) in
length, measured from the point where the cable exits
the antenna.
Base section
Termination
band
WARNING: Installation of this product
near power lines is dangerous! Check for
overhead wires before installing.
Shakespeare Electronic Products Group
6111 Shakespeare Rd., Columbia, SC 29223 · 803-227-1590 · Fax: 803-419-3099
©1994, 2003, 2006 Shakespeare Co. · Form I-390-1: rev. 07/17/2008
www.shakespeare-marine.com
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