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To use the antenna, unscrew the "rubber ducky" antenna from the handheld radio. In its place, screw on the coupling at the end of the cable connected to the radio. The setup works best with two people: one to operate the radio, and another to point the antenna skyward. With the antenna connected and working, the signal coming in from the Relay should sound stronger and clearer. | To use the antenna, unscrew the "rubber ducky" antenna from the handheld radio. In its place, screw on the coupling at the end of the cable connected to the radio. The setup works best with two people: one to operate the radio, and another to point the antenna skyward. With the antenna connected and working, the signal coming in from the Relay should sound stronger and clearer. | ||
The cable that connects the antenna to the radio is a 10 | The cable that connects the antenna to the radio is a [https://a.co/d/aL9mev7 10-feet RG142 BNC Male to N Male RF coaxial cable]. It is not a good idea to go longer than 10 feet in length because, as the radio is UHF, the operator may experience signal loss. The larger "N" connector connects to the CXL antenna. The other end with the smaller BNC connector cannot be connected directly to the handheld radio as the radio uses a proprietary "J" connector. To complete the connection use a [https://www.gigaparts.com/icom-ad-98fsc.html?utm_term=sku-zic-ad98fsc&P_Max_Other_Products&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-e6-BhDmARIsAOxxlxVxLIqMSGSM03q7lW8czoipOCzcKGmvoglnz9WhKeyyzmuuGgJYfwQaAiNdEALw_wcB J Male to BNC Female Adapter], which allows the BNC end of the cable to connect to the Icom handheld radio with a J connector. | ||
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