S2406CR Antenna Testing and Photos

FCC ID: HDCTRACERL9

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A Cushcraft S2403B Omnidirectional Antenna The following pages contain specific information on the Cushcraft, Model: 2403B 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: 3dBd Omnidirectional antenna S2403B 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 2496.82 MHz 7.03 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: 3dBd Omnidirectional antenna S2403B 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 2483.71 MHz 6.96 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: 3dBd Omnidirectional antenna S2403B 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 2483.79 MHz 6.99 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: 3dBd Omnidirectional antenna S2403B 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 10.61 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


$2403BP 2400 MHz Antenna 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, LOCATION The location of the antenna is important. Objects such as metai columns, walls, etc. will reduce efficiency. Best performance is Mast top lower achieved when transmit and receive antennas are mounted at the than top of metal same height and in a direct line of sight with no obstructions. If this omni base is not possible and reception is poor, it‘s a good idea to try a few 190026 [ different mounting positions to optimize reception. MOUNTING The hose clamp and mounting bracket provided will accommodate a 1.25 to 2 inch (3.2—5.1 cm) mast. A 1.5 inch (3.8 cm) OD or larger Timumi®k in tubing mast should be used. Make sure that the mast does not extend above the metal base on the omni. If multiple antennas are mounted on the same mast, it is important to place this antenna at least 12 inches (30 cm) from the other to keep interaction to a TumCimiin minimum. CONNECTOR ATTACHMENT This antenna has a pigtail feed with a female N—connector which 032881 provides great flexibility during installation. Dress the pigtail down the mast and connect it to the feedline. Then weatherproof the connectors and attach the pigtail and feedline to the mast with cable ties or tape. Model C S2403BP Frequency, MHz 2400—2500 Gain, dBd 3.0 Limited Warranty Wind Surface Area, ft? (m?) 0.122 (0.011) Cushcraf Corporation, 48 Perimeter Road, Manchester, New Hampshire 03103, warrants to the original consumer purchaser for one year from date of purchase that each Cushcraft Wind Survivability, mph (kph) 125 (200) antenna is free of defects in material or workmanship. If, in the judgement of Cushcraft, any such antenna is defective, then Cushecraft will, at its option, repair or replace the Weight, tb (kg) 0.29 (0.64) antenna at its expense within thirty days of the date the antenna is retumed (at purchaser‘s Height, in (ecm) 9 (22.9) expense) to Cusheraft 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. Nominal Impedance, Ohms 50 Cushcraft Corporation shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages VSWR 1.5:1 nominal which may result from a defect. Some states do not allow a limitation on how fong an implied warranty lasts or exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, Power handling, Watts 50 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 Radiating Element Plated copper laminate warranty does not extend to any products which have been subject to misuse, neglect, Enciosure Polycarbonate accident or improper installation. Any repairs or alterations outside of the Cushcraft factory will nullify this warranty. Feed N 3" (7.6 cm) UltraLink pigtail @CUSHCRAFT COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS -—‘ P.O. BOX 4680, MANCHESTER, NH 03018 «Phone: 603—627—7877 * Fax: 608—627—1764 Web : http://www.cushcraft.com * E—mail: hamsales@cushcraft.com 951467

GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCT!ONS FOR MAST MOUNTED ANTENNAS — 1. Assemble your new antenna on the ground at the insta’ll'ation site. Keep separate WARNING assembly instructions that comé with it. Large CB and Amateur beams may have INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCTNEAR POWER to be finally assembied on the tower or mast. LINES IS DANGEROUS. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOL— 2. On the ground, clamp the anterina to mast and connect the coaxial cable to the LOWTHEENCLOSEDINSTALLATIONDIRECTIONS. antenna. 3. To insure that the mast does not fall the "wrong way" if 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 mastis raised. The boss stands in a position where he can yank or pull the ropes if the need arise to deflect the falling mast away from CORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE U.S. CON— hazards (such as power lines) irtto a "safe fall" (such as a yard or driveway). The SUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION ropes are tied taut at the base of the mast after installation andin place at the various levels. — 20. 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 installation instead of a mountmg bracket: + install guy anchor bolts YOU, YOUR ANTENNA, AND SAFETY + estimate length of guy wire arld 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 boits. 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 bolits. YOUR LIFE! Install 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— Install ground rod to drain off static electricity build—up and connect ground wire sult your dealer. He can explain which mobnting 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. B AWG or larger copper—clad 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 maiter of coordination. Each person should be assigned to a specific task, and 3. Mount antenna discharge unit as ciose 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. Drillahole in walt (CAREFUL!Tfiere are wires in thatwall .) near your set just large watch for signs of trouble. enough to permit entry of cable. 5. When instaliling your antenna, REMEMBER: 5. Push cable through hole and form a rain drip loop dose 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 from it and let it fail. Remember, 7. Install static electricity discharge unit. the antenna, mast, cable and metal guy wires are alt 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—THAT‘S 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 TOUCHIT OR TRY TO REMOVE IT YOUR SELF. CALL heightlength (not including the MaSt YOUR LOCAL POWER COMPANY. They will remove it safely. antenna proper) in a fully—ex— tended condition. Thirty to fifty Grouno DOWNLEAD If an accident' should occur with the power lines call for qualified foot tubular masts must be ef— CLAM STATG emergency help immediately, evated, a section at a time, with OaiyOCCF the base or outer section se— cured in place with guy wires. . P m 10 SET iCUSHCRAFT GET PROFESSIONAL HELP. ~, uncino~| Alcorg WiRE WiRE GROUND L CLAMPS croumo" | : JCORPORATI RoO ; | ANTENNA GROUNDING i + PER NATION 1 : ELECTRICAL CODE P.0. BOX 4680, MANCHESTER, NH 03108 _

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 tength 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 it 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 altermative 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 sdfe weather—resistant installation 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 turnbuckles. When working on towers always use a safety belt made of AVOID THIS LOCATION high quality web—type material TOWER Caraa HOUSE S1DE CS WNHRAU TCOW MOUNT The sate distance from COAX CABLE power lines should be at least twice the height 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 safely is your first concern. Some of the more common installation methods are illustrated below. MAST GROUND wine ROOF MOUNTED STATIC DISCHARGE UNIT TO TRIPOD MOUNT GROUND ROD TELESCOPING MAST CHIMNEY MOUNTING GROUND WiRt The chimney is often an easy and conve— nient mounting place. But the chimney must be strong enough to support the antenna in high winds. Do not use a chimney thathas toose bricks or mortar. A good chimney mount makes use of a 5 or 10 foot, 1—1/4" diameter steel mast, and a ROOF MOUNTING heavy duty two strap clamp—type bracket. The swivel feature of "universal" type mounting brackets makes a conve— Install the upper bracketjust below the top mient 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.


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