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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 393 is a 23’ (7 m) SSB whip antenna of 3 sections,
in order to conform to carton length limits of freight carriers. The
antenna’s conductors run full length. It has a side termination band,
and a base ferrule with standard 1”-14 threads. This antenna’s
design supports transmitter power up to 1 kw.
Tip section
3/8”-24
threads
Lockwasher
Style 393
Supplied Parts
1 Base section antenna
assembly
1 Middle section
1 Tip section
1 3/8” Lockwasher
1 Tube Loctite 242
Thread Locking
Compound
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 Middle section’s upper ferrule,
including the lockwasher as shown in the diagram, and securely
tighten.
2. Apply a few drops of Loctite 242 Thread Locking Compound
(supplied) to the threads on the Base section’s ferrule. Thread
the assembly of the upper two sections (Tip and Middle) onto
the Base section’s ferrule, and tighten securely.
3. Mount the antenna to a bulkhead or deck using a Shakespeare
Style 409-R or 410-R Mounting Kit (each sold separately).
Follow the instructions included with the mount you choose.
Middle
section
Apply Loctite 242
to threads
Base section
4. SSB antennas and transceivers require adequate grounding
systems. Follow the radio manufacturer’s instructions for
connecting this antenna to your SSB radio system.
Shakespeare Company · Electronic Products Group
6111 Shakespeare Rd., Columbia, SC 29223 · 803-227-1590 · Fax: 803-419-3099 · www.shakespeare-marine.com
©1994, 2003, 2006 Shakespeare Co. · Form I-393 J: rev. 12-8-2006
Termination
band
35-90-1105-00
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