Shakespeare Electronic Style 390-1 Installation Instructions Manual

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.

Tools required:

Crescent wrench or 1/2” open-end wrench

Installation Instructions

Tip Section

Apply Loctite
242 to threads

Style 390-1

Supplied Parts

1 Base section antenna

assembly
1 Tip section
1 3/8” Lockwasher
1 Tube Loctite 242

thread locking

compound

3/8”-24 threads

Lockwasher

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.

1a. You must apply Loctite 242 thread locking compound to the Tip

Section’s ferrule threads and the Base Section’s upper ferrule

threads before assembly to ensure that the Tip Section remains

securely tightened while in service.

1b. 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” from Point A
to Point B (see diagram) when tested with an ohm meter
or continuity tester.

Point A

Base Section

Termination band

Point B

WARNING: Installation of this product near
power lines is dangerous! Check for overhead
wires before installing.

Shakespeare Electronic Products Group

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