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=== UHF radio case === | |||
In order to keep it safe, weatherproof, and organized, each BEECN radio should be kept in an orange Pelican 1150 case. If a BEECN volunteer finds that their radio is still in a cardboard box, they should contact PBEM and ask for the Pelican case. | |||
=== Accessory antenna === | === Accessory antenna === | ||
A very limited number of BEECNs whose Primary Relays are difficult to reach have included in their cache an accessory antenna that plugs directly into the handheld radio. The antenna is a CXL 70-3; a 3 dBd gain base station UHF Antenna. | <gallery mode="packed"> | ||
File:Pelican 1150.jpg|''Each handheld UHF BEECN radio should be stored in a small Pelican 1150 case.'' | |||
File:CXL BEECN Antenna.jpg|''CXL antenna included in the cache of some (but not all) BEECNs.'' | |||
</gallery>A very limited number of BEECNs whose Primary Relays are difficult to reach have included in their cache an accessory antenna that plugs directly into the handheld radio. The antenna is a CXL 70-3; a 3 dBd gain base station UHF Antenna. | |||
To use the antenna, unscrew the "rubber ducky" antenna from the handheld radio. In it's 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 it's 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. | ||
