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How does the antenna disconnect work on a radio?

How does the antenna disconnect work on a radio?

The Antenna Disconnect automatically disconnects the antenna from your radio and grounds the antenna. It prevents static-discharge, surges, and lightning-strike effects from damaging your radio and associated equipment.

Where is the disconnect actuator on a radio?

The Antenna Disconnect Actuator is installed at the output from your transceiver, power amplifier, or antenna tuner in line with the antenna’s feedline. When the transceiver is turned OFF, the antenna’s coax signal wire and shield are shorted together and grounded, and both the coax center and coax shield are disconnected from the radio.

How to remove and replace a wireless antenna?

Remove the wireless antenna cable from the routing channel that secures it to the display enclosure. Take care to notice the routing of the wireless antenna transceiver for later replacement. Carefully peel back the metallic tape that secures the wireless antenna transceiver to the display enclosure.

Is it OK to disconnect an antenna outside the House?

That will be helpful if the switch is outside your home, such as attached to a tower leg or something. If it’s inside the house, it’s in the wrong place to help. Switching to “common/ground” will help discharge static, for sure, but usually static isn’t fatal to equipment and it doesn’t start fires.

The Antenna Disconnect automatically disconnects the antenna from your radio and grounds the antenna. It prevents static-discharge, surges, and lightning-strike effects from damaging your radio and associated equipment.

The Antenna Disconnect Actuator is installed at the output from your transceiver, power amplifier, or antenna tuner in line with the antenna’s feedline. When the transceiver is turned OFF, the antenna’s coax signal wire and shield are shorted together and grounded, and both the coax center and coax shield are disconnected from the radio.

What kind of coaxial sockets do I need for antenna disconnect?

The Antenna Disconnect Actuator comes with SO-239 coaxial sockets. It is also available with 5-way binding posts for use with twin lead (ladder line) feed lines, such as 450 ohm lines. To purchase, please select this option above

How long does it take to replace a broken Sirius antenna?

Replacing a broken roof-mounted antenna and base is an easy job that can be tackled in approximately half an hour. You will receive a better reception of Sirius Radio when you replace a broken roof-mounted digital radio antenna. Click here to subscribe http://bit.ly/ngdysub1 and don’t forget to select the notification bell!

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Ruth Doyle