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A Cushcraft S2406CR Corner Reflector Antenna The following pages contain specific information on the Cushcraft, Model: 2406CR antenna. Included are photographs, installation documentation, and plots of the radiated spurs within the restricted band 2483.5- 2500MHz for each antenna orientation. ADTRAN, Inc. M/N: 4280TRACERT1L9-A and 4280TRACERT1L9-B FCC ID: HDCTRACERL9


A Plan A TX Antenna: Corner reflector Antenna (S2406CR) mounted horizontally 0dB external attenuation; Bandpass filter installed at spectrum analyzer Receive antenna Vertical Polarization Receive Cable :C9 70.0 REF LEVEL 70.0 60.0 ATTEN 10 dB 50.0 10 dB/Div 40.0 SWP 7.92 S 30.0 DL -10.0 DBUV 20.0 MKR 10.0 2484.08 MHz 7 DBUV 0.0 -10.0 START 2483.5 MHz CENTER 2491.75 MHz STOP 2500 MHz RBW 1 MHz VBW 10 Hz SPAN 16.5 MHz ADTRAN, Inc. M/N: 4280TRACERT1L9-A and 4280TRACERT1L9-B FCC ID: HDCTRACERL9

A Plan A TX Antenna: Corner reflector Antenna (S2406CR) mounted horizontally 0dB external attenuation; Bandpass filter installed at spectrum analyzer Receive antenna Horizontal Polarization Receive Cable :C9 70.0 REF LEVEL 70.0 60.0 ATTEN 10 dB 50.0 10 dB/Div 40.0 SWP 7.92 S 30.0 DL -10.0 DBUV 20.0 MKR 10.0 2484.82 MHz 6.9 DBUV 0.0 -10.0 START 2483.5 MHz CENTER 2491.75 MHz STOP 2500 MHz RBW 1 MHz VBW 10 Hz SPAN 16.5 MHz ADTRAN, Inc. M/N: 4280TRACERT1L9-A and 4280TRACERT1L9-B FCC ID: HDCTRACERL9

A Plan A TX Antenna: Corner reflector Antenna (S2406CR) mounted vertically 0dB external attenuation; Bandpass filter installed at spectrum analyzer Receive antenna Horizontal Polarization Receive Cable :C9 70.0 REF LEVEL 70.0 60.0 ATTEN 10 dB 50.0 10 dB/Div 40.0 SWP 7.92 S 30.0 DL -10.0 DBUV 20.0 MKR 10.0 2486.1 MHz 7.05 DBUV 0.0 -10.0 START 2483.5 MHz CENTER 2491.75 MHz STOP 2500 MHz RBW 1 MHz VBW 10 Hz SPAN 16.5 MHz ADTRAN, Inc. M/N: 4280TRACERT1L9-A and 4280TRACERT1L9-B FCC ID: HDCTRACERL9

A Plan A TX Antenna: Corner reflector Antenna (S2406CR) mounted vertically 0dB external attenuation; Bandpass filter installed at spectrum analyzer Receive antenna Vertical Polarization Receive Cable :C9 70.0 REF LEVEL 70.0 60.0 ATTEN 10 dB 50.0 10 dB/Div 40.0 SWP 7.92 S 30.0 DL -10.0 DBUV 20.0 MKR 10.0 2485.85 MHz 6.97 DBUV 0.0 -10.0 START 2483.5 MHz CENTER 2491.75 MHz STOP 2500 MHz RBW 1 MHz VBW 10 Hz SPAN 16.5 MHz ADTRAN, Inc. M/N: 4280TRACERT1L9-A and 4280TRACERT1L9-B FCC ID: HDCTRACERL9

A Plan B TX Antenna: Corner reflector Antenna (S2406CR) mounted vertically 0dB external attenuation; Bandpass filter installed at spectrum analyzer Receive antenna Vertical Polarization Receive Cable :C9 70.0 REF LEVEL 70.0 60.0 ATTEN 10 dB 50.0 10 dB/Div 40.0 SWP 7.92 S 30.0 DL -10.0 DBUV 20.0 MKR 10.0 2483.5 MHz 8.12 DBUV 0.0 -10.0 START 2483.5 MHz CENTER 2491.75 MHz STOP 2500 MHz RBW 1 MHz VBW 10 Hz SPAN 16.5 MHz ADTRAN, Inc. M/N: 4280TRACERT1L9-A and 4280TRACERT1L9-B FCC ID: HDCTRACERL9

A Plan B TX Antenna: Corner reflector Antenna (S2406CR) mounted vertically 0dB external attenuation; Bandpass filter installed at spectrum analyzer Receive antenna Horizontal Polarization Receive Cable :C9 70.0 REF LEVEL 70.0 60.0 ATTEN 10 dB 50.0 10 dB/Div 40.0 SWP 7.92 S 30.0 DL -10.0 DBUV 20.0 MKR 10.0 2483.5 MHz 12.67 DBUV 0.0 -10.0 START 2483.5 MHz CENTER 2491.75 MHz STOP 2500 MHz RBW 1 MHz VBW 10 Hz SPAN 16.5 MHz ADTRAN, Inc. M/N: 4280TRACERT1L9-A and 4280TRACERT1L9-B FCC ID: HDCTRACERL9

A Plan B TX Antenna: Corner reflector Antenna (S2406CR) mounted Horizontal 0dB external attenuation; Bandpass filter installed at spectrum analyzer Receive antenna Horizontal Polarization Receive Cable :C9 70.0 REF LEVEL 70.0 60.0 ATTEN 10 dB 50.0 10 dB/Div 40.0 SWP 7.92 S 30.0 DL -10.0 DBUV 20.0 MKR 10.0 2483.5 MHz 7.65 DBUV 0.0 -10.0 START 2483.5 MHz CENTER 2491.75 MHz STOP 2500 MHz RBW 1 MHz VBW 10 Hz SPAN 16.5 MHz ADTRAN, Inc. M/N: 4280TRACERT1L9-A and 4280TRACERT1L9-B FCC ID: HDCTRACERL9

A Plan B TX Antenna: Corner reflector Antenna (S2406CR) mounted Horizontal 0dB external attenuation; Bandpass filter installed at spectrum analyzer Receive antenna Vertical Polarization Receive Cable :C9 70.0 REF LEVEL 70.0 60.0 ATTEN 10 dB 50.0 10 dB/Div 40.0 SWP 7.92 S 30.0 DL -10.0 DBUV 20.0 MKR 10.0 2483.5 MHz 10.33 DBUV 0.0 -10.0 START 2483.5 MHz CENTER 2491.75 MHz STOP 2500 MHz RBW 1 MHz VBW 10 Hz SPAN 16.5 MHz ADTRAN, Inc. M/N: 4280TRACERT1L9-A and 4280TRACERT1L9-B FCC ID: HDCTRACERL9


S2406CR 2400 MHz Ceiling Mount Corner Reflector SAFETY The antenna has been designed to attach to and hang from standard ceiling panel runners. To prevent personal injury or equipment damage, the antenna must be securely mounted per instructions. This antenna is a low power microwave device. Health effects from low level microwave energy are not certain. To be safe, mount the antenna a minimum of 6 feet (2 meters) away from personnel. LOCATION The location of the antenna is important. Objects such as metal columns, walls, etc. will reduce efficiency. Best performance is achieved when transmit and receive antennas are mounted at the same height and in a direct line of sight with no ob— structions. If this is not possible and reception is poor, it‘s a good idea to try a few different mounting positions to optimize reception. Figure 1 MOUNTING This antenna is suitable for use indoors or outside. To install, loosen the 1/4"—20 hex nut on the mounting bracket and position bracket over support runner (Figure 1). Squeeze Ceiling Support bracket firmly (hand pressure is adequate) and tighten hexnut securely. Assemble azi— Runner muth and elevation mounting arm as shown (Figure 2) and thread onto the 1/4"—20 screw coming through the plastic radome cover. Thread antenna assembly onto bracket at— tached to ceiling runner. MOUNTING BRACKET (Loosened) 13/16" to 1—1/4" (2.1 to 3.2 cm) 018375 P/N DISPLAY DESC SIZE QTY o— Elevation Locking Screw 010096 Machine 8—32 x 3/8" 1 m Screw (.95 cm) Figure 2 013875 Set 2—56 x 3/32" 1 8 Screw {.24 cm) / 163873 Elevation Arm 023907 ” Hex 1 Wrench 163872 E Azimuth 1 a= Mting Arm 010079 163872 163873 Elevation 1 C Mting Arm 193811 Ceiling Mt 1 * Bracket Azimuth Locking Nut @33cusheraft C 0O OR P 0 OR A T 1 O N [:_j/ 951443(6/95)

Figure 3 MOUNTING continued Aim the arrow on the top cover (Figure 3) which shows direction of antenna boresight z> at the receiving antenna. Then, lock the 1/4"—20 azimuth locking nut (Figure 2) and g°s set screw to prevent rotation. The elevation position of the antenna is adjusted by ?;E;E loosening the 8—32 locking screw, adjusting the unit for maximum signal, and then §§ securing. Figure 4 shows orientation for vertical and horizontal polarization. alk MAXIMUM 3 SIGNAL & [ + ~H U ~H [ OW M i 4 \Elevation Locking Screw (018375) Figure 4 3 o S$2406CR Specifications Model S2403BE Frequency 2400—2500 MHz Gain 6 dBi VSWR 1.5:1 nominal —3 dB Beamwidth _H—Plane 75 deg. E—Plane 50 deg. Front—to—Back 15 dB Bandwidth (1.5:1) 100 MHz Connector Type N—female Weight, Ib (kg) 0.9 ib. (0.394 kg) Dimensions 5—3/4" x 5—3/4" x 6" (14.6 cm x 14.6 cm x 16.2 cm) Power handling 25 Watts Element Material Printed Circuit Enclosure Material Lexan® Limited Warranty Cushcraft/‘Signals Corporation, 48 Perimeter Road, Manchester, New Hampshire 03103, warrants to the original consumer purchaser for one year from date of purchase that each Cushcraft/ Signals antenna is free of defects in material or workmanship. If, in the judgement of Cushcraft/Signals, any such antenna is defective, then Cushcraft/Signals will, at its option, repair or replace the antenna at its expense within thirty days of the date the antenna is returned (at purchaser‘s expense) to Cushcraft/Signais or one of its authorized representatives. This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties. Any implied warranty is limited in duration to one year. Cushcraft/Signals Corporation shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages which may result from a defect. Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty does not extend to any products which have been subject to misuse, neglect, accident or improper installation. Any repairs or alterations outside of the Cushcraft/Signals factory will nullify this warranty. 6533cusheraft C 0 R P 0 OR A T 1| O N P.O. BOX 4680 « 48 PERIMETER ROAD « MANCHESTER, NH 03108 « 603—627—7877 * TELEX: 4949472 » FAX: 603—627—1764

SITE SELECTION TELESCOPING MAST , Before attempting to install your antenna, think where you can best Guy wires should be equally spaced in at least three directions. Use at place your antenna for safety and performance. least three guy wires for each 10 foot section of mast. To determine a safe distance from wires, power lines and trees: SIDE OF HOUSE MOUNTING 1. Measure the height of your antenna. The safe distance from power lines is at least twice the height of antenna 2. Add this length to the length of your tower or mast, and then and mastcombined. Where roof overhang is not excessive, the side of the 3. Double this total for the minimum recommended safe distance. house provides a convenient mounting. Position the brackets over a stud if possible, one above the other, and space two or three feet apart. For If you are unable to maintain this safe distance, STOP! GET PROFES— metal siding, first mark mounting holes, then drill pilot holes through the SIONAL HELP. Many antennas are supported by pipe masts attached siding to accept mounting screws. to the chimney, roof or side of the house. Generally, the higher the antenna is above the ground, the better it performs. Good practice is TOWER to install your antenna about 5 to 10 feet above the roof line and away Tower safety is paramount to a good installation and requires that you take from power lines and obstructions. Remember that FCC limits your location, tree growth, soil depth and proximity to buildings into consider— antenna height to 60 feet. If possible, find a ation. Tower foundations must be securely based on a solid concrete/ mounting place directly above your set, where tower mounting plate. An alternative is to sink a 4—6 foot section of tower the antenna wire can take a short, vertical drop into a concrete base for an extremely rugged mount. Proper guying is on the outside of the house for entry through a essential to a safe weather—resistant instailation that must handle severe wall or window near the set. Your dealer carries wind loading and is best accomplished with preformed guy grips, torque a complete line of installation hardware. brackets and turnbuckiles. When working on towers always use a safety belt made of AVOID THIS LOCATION high quality web—type material TOWER HOUSE SIDE |id MOUNT COAX CABLE of the antenna and mast combined. CHOOSE A PROPER SUPPORT AND MOUNTING METHOD However you decide to mount and support your antenna always make sure that safety is your first concern. Some of the more common installation methods are illustrated below. MAST GROUND WwIRE ROOF MOUNTED STATIC DISCHARGE UNIT TO TRIPOD MOUNT GROUND ROD TELESCOPING MAST CHIMNEY MOUNTING The chimney is often an easy and conve— /p>Gm inaxgy .2 8 GRCLND WiRE 3smm nient mounting place. But the chimney t ns se ce must be strong enough to support the antenna in high winds. Do not use a chimney that has loose bricks or mortar. A good chimney mount makes use of a 5 or 10 foot, 1—1/4" diameter steet mast, and a ROOF MOUNTING heavy duty two strap clamp—type bracket. The swivel feature of "universal" type mounting brackets makes a conve— Instali the upper bracketjust below the top nient antenna mount for flat or peaked roofs. One clamp type bracket is course of bricks, and the lower bracket used with 3 or 4 guy wires equally spaced around the mast and anchored two or three feet below the upper bracket. to the roof or eaves by eyebolts. Apply roofing compound around the base For maximum strength, space the brack— of the bracket, screws and eyebolts for moisture sealing. ets as far apart as possible.

GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR . MAST MOUNTED ANTENNAS | 1. Assemble your new antenna on the ground at the installation site. Keep separate WARNING assembly instructions that come with it. Large CB and Amateur beams may have INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT NEAR POWER to be finally assembled on the tower or mast. . LINES IS DANGEROUS. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOL— 2. On the ground, clamp the antenna to mast and connect the coaxial cable to the LOW THEENCLOSEDINSTALLATIONDIRECTIONS. antenna. 3. To insure that the mast does not fall the "wrong way" it it should get away during the installation or takedown, durable non—conductive rope should be secured at HOW TO INSTALL YOUR OUTDOOR ANTENNA SAFELY IN AC— each two foot level as the mast is raised. The boss stands in a position where he can yank or pull the ropes if the need arise to defliect the falling mast away from CORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE U.S. CON— hazards (such as power lines) into a "safe fall" (such as a yard or dnveway) The SUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION ropes are tied taut at the base of the mast after installation and in place at the various levels. These safety recommendations apply to all Cushcraft TV, 4. Install selected mounting bracket. amateur and general purpose communication antennas. 5. If you are going to use guy wire installationinstead of a mountmg bracket: * install guy anchor bolts YOU, YOUR ANTENNA, AND SAFETY — estimate length of guy wire and cut Each year hundreds of people are killed, mutilated or receive severe * attach a mast using guy ring permanent injuries when attempting to install an antenna. In many of these cases, the victim was aware of the danger of electrocution, but did 6. Carefully take antenna and mast assembly to mounting bracket and insert. not take adequate steps to avoid the hazard. Tighten camp bolts. in case of guyed installation, it will be necessary to have at For your safety, and to help you achieve a good installation, please least a second person hold the mast upright while the guy wires are attached and READ and FOLLOW the safety precautions below. THEY MAY SAVE tightened to the anchor boits. YOUR LIFE! 7. Instalt self—adhering "DANGER" label packaged in antenna hardware kit at eye level on your mast. 1. If you are installing an antenna for the first time, please, for your own safety as well as others, seek PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE. Con— 8. Install ground rod to drain off static electricity build—up and connect ground wire sult your dealer. He can explain which mounting method to use for the to mast and ground rod. Use special ground rods, not a spare piece of pipe. size and type antenna you are about to install. 2. Selectyour installation site with safety , as well as performance, in mind. (Detailed information on Site Selection appears in a separate section EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING of this booklet.) REMEMBER: ELECTRIC POWER LINES AND AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE PHONE LINES LOOK ALIKE. FOR YOUR SAFETY, ASSUME THAT INSTRUCTIONS ANY OVERHEAD LINES CAN KILL YOU., 1. UseNo. 10 AWG copper or No. 8 AWG orlargeroopper-c!ad steel or bronze wire, 3. Call your electric power company. Tell them your plans and ask them . as ground wires for both mast and lead—in. Securely clamp the wire to the bottom of the mast. to come look at your proposed installation. This is a small inconve— nience considering YOUR LIFE IS AT STAKE. 2. Secure lead—in wire from antenna to antenna discharge unit and mast ground wire to house with stand—off insulators spaced from 4 feet (1.2 meters) to 6 feet (1.8 4. Plan your installation procedure carefully and completely before you meters) apart. begin. Successful raising of a mast or tower is largely a matter of coordination. Each person should be assigned to a specific task, and 3. Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where the lead—in wire should know what to do and when to do it. One person should be enters the house. designated as the "boss" of the operation to call out instructions and 4. Drill a hole in wall (CAREFUL!There are wires in thatwall.) near your set just large watch for signs of trouble. enough to permit entry of cable. 5. When installing your antenna, REMEMBER: 5. Push cable through hole and form a rain drip loop close to where it enters the DO NOT use a metal ladder. DO NOT work on a wet or windy day. house. DO dress properly —shoes with rubber soles and heels, rubber gloves, long sleeve shirt or jacket. 6. Put small amount of caulking around cable where it enters house to keep out drafts. | 6. If the assembly starts to drop, get away fromitand letitfall. Remember, 7. Install static electricity discharge unit. the antenna, mast, cable and metal guy wires are all excellent conduc— tors of electrical current. Even the slightest touch of any of these parts 8. Connect antenna cable to the set. to a power line complete an electrical path through the antenna and the installer—THATS YOU! ANTENNA 7. If any part of the antenna system should come in contact with a power You should not attempt to raise a mast in excess of 30 feet in line—DON‘T TOUCH IT OR TRY TO REMOVE IT YOUR SELF. CALL heightlength (not including the MAST YOUR LOCAL POWER COMPANY. They wiil remove it safely. antenna proper} in a fully—ex— tended condition. Thirty to fifty Ground DOWNLEAD if an accident should occur with the power lines call for qualified foot tubutar masts must be el— ‘f’w‘ sTatic emergency help immediately. evated, a section at a time, with .BGAnee the base or outer section se— . cured in place with guy wires. ® To SET GET PROFESSIONAL HELP. 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