PAE AM1 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Rev 2.0
October 2, 2023
Pro Audio Engineering
AM1 Portable Antenna Mount System

Thank you for purchasing the PAE-AM1 portable antenna mount.
We designed the AM1 to quickly enable mounng portable whip antennas
to various surfaces both horizontal and vercal. It is supplied with a BNC
feedthrough connector for antennas such as the Elecra AX1 or AX2 or
others.
For full informaon on its specicaons, design and performance
capabilies, please visit:
hps://proaudioeng.com/products/AM1-portable-antenna-mount/
Addional accessories for the AM1 are available at the above link.
We welcome any and all comments regarding the design, operaon
or performance sent to: [email protected]
Howard Hoyt
WA4PSC
proaudioeng.com
IMPORTANT NOTES:
**Ensure the antenna will never come close to high-voltage
power lines when mounng the AM1 !!**
** Damage caused by placing a handle extender and
over-torquing the clamp will void warranty**

Operaon:
AM1 + SmallRig Clamp:
The AM1 bracket in conjuncon with the supplied SmallRig clamp is small
and light, perfect for backpacking. The SmallRig can clamp to any at or
round surface up to 2” thick quickly and securely.
To mount the SmallRig clamp, open the clamp jaws by turning the handle
counterclockwise viewed from the handle.
Tighten the handle securely as ght as you need to to make a solid mount.
**DO NOT PLACE A HANDLE EXTENDER OVER THE HANDLE TO INCREASE
TIGHTENING TORQUE, THIS CAN DAMAGE THE CLAMP AND WILL
VOID THE WARRANTY**
AM1 + AM1-B6A Bessey 6” Clamp:
The AM1 bracket in conjuncon with the AM1-B6A can accomodate any
surface up to 6” thick and apply over 1000 pounds clamping force. This
clamp is recommended for very heavy or long whips for lower frequency
bands. It also gives an extra margin of stability in locaons where high
winds frequently occur. It is recommended to be cauous when using the
AM1-B6A on rounded surfaces as slippage may occur, allowing the antenna
to fall.
Changing the AM1 Orientaon:
To change orientaon, loosen the large knurled knob counterclockwise,
then rotate the AM1 bracket to vercal or 90° to the le or right as needed.
Tighten the knurled 3/8” bolt to secure the bracket to the clamp. Check to
ensure the clamp is sll ghtly secured to the mounng point.
Counterpoise wires can be secured under the thumbscrew on the AM1
bracket which will either accomodate lugs or bare wire. The washer is held
capve so it will not fall o the thumbscrew, which makes aaching
counterpoise wires with a ring terminal safe and easy.

NOTE: In some cases slight dimensional
variaon of the SmallRig clamps in
conjuncon with longer whip antennas
may show some free-play between the
AM1 bracket and clamp, even with the
knurled knob very ght. This can be
eliminated by taking a small slip of
business card stock or equivalent
thickness card stock like the sample
included with the PL-259 to 3/8-24 stud
mount adapter and insert it
between the clamp and AM1 bracket,
and then ghtening the knurled 3/8” bolt.
The AM1 bracket will cut o any excess
thickness of shim as it ghtens.
Maintenance:
The AM1 leadscrew comes pre-lubricated with a PTFE based
dry-lubricant. Since this clamp will be used outside, we discourage the
use of a grease or liquid oil, as dust and dirt will tend to sck to them.
When these abrasive parcles are then run into the nuts they can
permanently scar the leadscrew thread surfaces, making ghtening
dicult. If addional lubricant is needed, apply spray dry PTFE lubricant
sparingly on the lead screw and work the screw throughout it’s extent
to distribute the PTFE.
Acceptable dry lubricants are DuPont Non-Sck Aerosol, CRC Dry PTFE
Lube, 3-IN-ONE Dry Lube or others.
Dry graphite or moly lube can be used if the risk of making a mess in your
to-go kit bag is acceptable, these lubes will spread and stain surfaces.

Accessories:
Right-Angle BNC to BNC Cables
3 foot RA BNC to BNC
P/N: RA-BNC-3
6 foot RA BNC to BNC
P/N: RA-BNC-6
US-made with the correct right-angle
BNCs for the rig end to reduce the
leverage on the rig’s BNC jack,
coupled with low-loss PTFE RG-316
to a BNC for connecng to the AM1
with the BNC-BNC feedthrough .
AT1 Tripod Adapter
P/N: AM1-TA
The AM1-TA (shown with a silver AM1 for clarity)
adapts the AM1 bracket for tripod mounng
on any standard camera tripod which has
a 1/4-20 threaded stud mount. Machined
from billet 6061 aluminum, it is a full 1/4”
thick for rigidity and full thread engagment
for both the AM1 knurled bolt and tripod
threaded stud.

SO-239 to BNC Flange Mount Adapter Kit
P/N: SO-239-BNC FM Kit
This adapter allows the use of PL-259 terminated
antennas with the AM1. To install, rst remove the
BNC to BNC adapter using a 14 mm or 9/16” deep
socket or nutdriver. Mount the SO-239 to BNC
adapter using a #1 Philips screwdriver and the four
#4-40 x 1/4” screws provided.
PL-259 to 3/8-24 Stud Mount Adapter
P/N: 38-24-PL-259
Mount your 3/8-24 stud whip antenna to the
AM1 using this adapter in conjuncon with the
SO-239 to BNC Flange Mount kit.
AM1-Bessey 6” Clamp
P/N: AM1-B6A
The AM1-B6A is a high-quality 6” Bessey
bar clamp with an adapter (shown in silver
for clarity) allowing it to ghtly mate with
the AM1 bracket system retaining the
ability to rotate 90° in either direcon.
The combinaon will ghtly grab
surfaces up to 6” thick to stabilize heavy
whip antennas, or give a secure mount
in locaons where high winds
are expected.

Specicaons:
PAE-AM1 Bracket:
Dimensions: 1-3/4” x 1-3/4” x 1-1/4” (45 x 45 x 32 mm)
Weight: 2.4 oz. (9.2 g)
SmallRig Clamp:
Clamping Range:
0.4” (10 mm) to 2” (50 mm) diameter round members.
0.0” (0 mm) to 2” (50 mm) thick at members.
Dimensions: 4” (101 mm) High
3-1/2” (89 mm) Wide
1-1/4” (32 mm) Thick
Weight: 4.7 oz. (132g)
Bessey Clamp:
Clamping Range:
0.0” (0 mm) to 6” (50 mm) thick at members.
Dimensions: 10” (254 mm) Long
4-1/2” (115 mm) Wide
1-1/4” (32 mm) Thick
Weight: 16 oz. (454g)

Warranty:
1 year from date of purchase, limited to defects in manufacture.
Pro Audio Engineering reserves the right to make changes to
product specicaons which preserve or improve performance
and do not aect suitability for the intended use supporng
lightweight whip antennas weighing less than 1 pound.
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