LOWBAND/VHF INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - Antenna

Rod Length (inches)Rod Length (inches)Rod Length (inches)555351494745434139373533132 138 144 150 156 162 168 174Frequency (MHz)The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 150MHz is 46.75 inches.32313029282726MHB5800 / MHB5800132Without SpringWith Spring25200 205 210 215 220 225Frequency (MHz)The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 215MHz is 29 inches.29282726252423MHB5820MHB5825Without SpringWith SpringWithout SpringWith Spring22225 230 235 240 245 250Frequency (MHz)The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 235MHz is 27.4 inches.Rod Length (inches)Rod Length (inches)Rod Length (inches)24.523.522.521.520.520250 255 260 265 270 275 280Frequency (MHz)The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 260MHz is 23.2 inches.5553514947454341393735332524232221MHB585031132 138 144 150 156 162 168 174Frequency (MHz)The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 150MHz is 47 inches.5554535251504948MHBDC5800MHB5812 / (B)MMC120Without SpringWith Spring47123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136Frequency (MHz)The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 129MHz is 51.25 inches.Rod Length (inches)Rod Length (inches)3634323028262422200 205 210 215 220 225 230 235 240 245 250Frequency (MHz)The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 225MHz is 30.75 inches.5553514947454341393735(B)MMC200 / (B)MMCL200(B)MMC150 / (B)MMCL150CUTTING THE RODEach antenna is supplied with awhip ready for use at the lowestfrequency. To adjust whip forother frequency ranges, alwayscut from the bottom of the whip.Cutting the whip may be madeeasier by using the edge of a fileor grinding wheel to score the rodaround its circumference. Thensnap off with a pair of pliers.It is highly recommended thatthe rod be cut a bit longer thanindicated on the chart. In thisway 1:1 VSWR can beapproached from the long sideof the whip.LENGTH"L"Without SpringWith SpringWithout SpringWith Spring33132 138 144 150 156 162 168 174Frequency (MHz)The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 150MHz is 46.25 inches.CARE AND MAINTENANCEIn order to maximize both the performance andthe appearance of your antenna, it isrecommended that you treat it in the samemanner you do your car. Periodic cleanings anda quality car wax may be used to help protect thefinish and extend the life of the antenna.ANTENNA LOCATIONMaximum performance will be attained bylocating the antenna at the center of the vehicleroof. However, satisfactory results can beattained in other locations, such as rear fender orthe trunk lid.REFLECTED POWERNormal VSWR will be less than 1.5:1. Highervalues indicate incorrect rod length or faultymounting condition. Check rod length by movinga hand toward the base matching coil. Ifreflected power increases, rod is too long. Ifreflected power decreases to a minimum, thenrises, the rod is too short.InchMeasurementDecimalEquivalent1/8 .1251/4 .2503/8 .3751/2 .5005/8 .6253/4 .7507/8 .875PRODUCT WARRANTYA. General Warranty. PCTEL, Inc (“PCTEL”) represents andwarrants that the Products furnished hereunder shall be freefrom defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2)years from the date of shipment by PCTEL under normal useand operation. PCTEL sole and exclusive obligation under theforegoing warranty shall be to repair or replace, at its option, anydefective Product that fails during the warranty period. Theexpense of removal and reinstallation of any item is not includedin this warranty. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVEAND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS ORIMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OFMERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM ACOURSE OF DEALING, USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE WITHRESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS. Repair or replacement in themanner provided herein shall be the sole and exclusive remedyof Buyer for breach of warranty and shall constitute fulfillment ofall liabilities of PCTEL with respect to the quality andperformance of the Products. PCTEL reserves the right toinspect all defective Products (which must be returned by Buyerto PCTEL factory freight prepaid). No Products will be acceptedfor replacement or repair without obtaining a Return MaterialsAuthorization (RMA) number from PCTEL Customer Service [bytelephone: 630.372.6800 or email:antenna.techsupport@pctel.com]. Products returned without anRMA number will not be processed and will be returned to Buyerfreight collect. PCTEL shall have no obligation to make repairsor replacement necessitated by catastrophe, fault, negligence,misuse, abuse, or accident by Buyer, Buyer’s customers or anyother parties. The warranty period of any repaired or replacedProduct shall not extend beyond its original term. B. WarrantyConditions. The foregoing warranty shall apply only if: (i) theProduct has been properly installed and used at all times inaccordance, and in all material respects, with the applicableProduct documentation; (ii) no modification, alteration or additionhas been made to the Product by persons other than PCTEL orPCTEL’s authorized representatives or otherwise approved byPCTEL; and (iii) the Product has not been subjected to misuse,neglect or unusual physical, electrical or electromagnetic stress,or some other type of accident. C. Disclaimer. PCTEL DOESNOT WARRANT THAT THE OPERATION OF THE PRODUCTSIS ERROR-FREE OR THAT OPERATION WILL BEUNINTERRUPTED. IN NO EVENT SHALL PCTEL BERESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES OR CLAIMS OF ANYNATURE OR DESCRIPTION RELATING TO (i) SYSTEMPERFORMANCE, INCLUDING COVERAGE, (ii) BUYER’SSELECTION OF PRODUCTS FOR BUYER’S APPLICATIONAND/OR (iii) FAILURE OF PRODUCTS TO MEETGOVERNMENT OR REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.RETURNSIn the unlikely event a defect occurs in this product, please workthrough the dealer or distributor from which this product waspurchased. PCTEL provides complete service and support to allof its dealers and distributors.471 Brighton DriveBloomingdale, IL 60108LOWBAND/VHFINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS© 2007 PCTEL, Inc.Broadband Technology Group - Antenna Products471 Brighton Drive, Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108All Rights ReservedPart # MIS-LOWBAND/VHF-3 Rev. APrinted in the USA

5048MLB2700Without SpringWith Spring5048MLB4000Without SpringWith Spring5048MLBDC2700Without SpringWith Spring4948MLBDC3700Without SpringWith Spring4948.5MLBDC4700Without SpringWith Spring46464647484444444647.5Rod Length (inches)4240Rod Length (inches)4240Rod Length (inches)4240Rod Length (inches)4544Rod Length (inches)4746.5463838384345.536363642453434344144.53227 27.5 28 28.5 29 29.5 30 30.5 31Frequency (MHz)The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 29MHz is 42.5 inches.3240 41 42 43 44 45 46 47Frequency (MHz)The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 44MHz is 41.5 inches.3227 27.5 28 28.5 29 29.5 30 30.5 31Frequency (MHz)The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 29MHz is 42.5 inches.4037 37.5 38 38.5 39 39.5 40Frequency (MHz)The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 39MHz is 45 inches.4447 47.5 48 48.5 49 49.5 50Frequency (MHz)The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 48MHz is 48 inches.504846MLB3000Without SpringWith Spring494847MLB4700Without SpringWith Spring504846MLBDC3000Without SpringWith Spring4947MLBDC4000Without SpringWith Spring4948MLBDC5000Without SpringWith Spring4446444547Rod Length (inches)424038Rod Length (inches)454443Rod Length (inches)4240Rod Length (inches)4341Rod Length (inches)46364238394534324140363437443030 30.5 31 31.5 32 32.5 33 33.5 34 34.5 35Frequency (MHz)The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 32.5MHz is 39 inches.3947 48 49 50 51 52 53 54Frequency (MHz)The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 50 MHz is 45.625 inches.3230 30.5 31 31.5 32 32.5 33 33.5 34 34.5 35Frequency (MHz)The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 32MHz is 43.5 inches.3540 41 42 43 44 45 46 47Frequency (MHz)The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 43MHz is 44.25 inches.4350 50.5 51 51.5 52 52.5 53 53.5 54Frequency (MHz)The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 52MHz is 47.1 inches.504846MLB3400Without SpringWith Spring444240MLB66005048MLBDC3400Without SpringWith Spring4948MLBDC4500Without SpringWith Spring3847Rod Length (inches)4442403836Rod Length (inches)363432302826Rod Length (inches)464442Rod Length (inches)464544433432242240423034 35 36 37 38 39 40Frequency (MHz)The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 37MHz is 42.5 inches.2066 70 74 78 82 86 90 94 98 102 106 110 114 118 122 126 130Frequency (MHz)The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 90MHz is 30 inches.3834 34.5 35 35.5 36 36.5 37Frequency (MHz)The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 36MHz is 44 inches.4145 45.5 46 46.5 47 47.5 48 48.5 49 49.5 50Frequency (MHz)The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 47MHz is 46.6 inches.