Shakespeare Electronic Galaxy Style 5225-XP User manual

Galaxy®Style 5225-XP
Thank you for purchasing a Shakespeare antenna product.
Customer comments are welcome. Before installing, please study
the diagram and check parts supplied against those listed.
IMPORTANT! Please read all instructions before installing.
The Style 5225-XP is a Galaxy®Series, collinear-phased
5/8-wave antenna of 8’ overall length. The one-section, 6dB antenna
has a stainless steel ferrule and a 20’ RG 8/X low-loss cable.
Tools required: Soldering iron (40-watt min., 75-watt
max.), resin core solder, pocket knife, wire cutters.
Installation Instructions
Choose a mounting location that is as high as feasible, as free
as possible from obstructions, and as far as possible from other
antennas and strong sources of RF. The recommended mount
is Shakespeare’s Style 5187 stainless steel ratchet mount (sold
separately). This antenna can be mounted self supporting.
1. Mount the antenna according to the directions included with
the mount you choose.
2. Route the cable to your transceiver, keeping it as far as
possible from other electrical equipment and cables. Any excess
cable should be rolled in a coil of at least 8” diameter and stowed in
an out-of-the-way place away from other electrical cabling.
3. Attach the PL-259 connector according to the instructions
packed with the connector.
Cleaning Instructions
To clean the antenna, use mild dishwashing liquid (one that is not
harsh to the hands and without ammonia) in lukewarm water.
WARNING: Do not let paint solvents, cleaning solvents, or adhesive
caulking come in contact with the antenna. Chemicals in these materials
might destroy the nish.
©2004, 2005 Shakespeare Co. · Form I-5225-XP J: rev. 08/03/2012
35-90-1288-00
Supplied Parts
1 Antenna assembly
1 PL-259 Connector with instruction sheet
1 Grommet plug (see Tech Tips)
Coax cable
To VHF transceiver
One-section
Antenna
Tech Tips
This antenna will read “short
circuit” when tested with an ohm
meter or continuity tester.
The 50-ohm coaxial cable
should remain at least 3 feet
in length, measured from the
point where the cable exits the
antenna.
For installations where the cable
exits through the bottom center
of the antenna’s ferrule, replace
the grommet at the exit hole
in the ferrule with the supplied
Grommet Plug.
PL-259 Connector
Shakespeare Electronic Products Group
U.S. Operations: 6111 Shakespeare Rd. · Columbia, SC 29223 · 803-227-1590 · Fax: [phone] · www.shakespeare-marine.com
U.K. Operations: Enterprise Way, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8RY, England · [phone] · Fax: [phone] · www.vtronix-antennas.com
Shakespeare Co., LLC is a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH)