Shakespeare Electronic Phase III 6500-WB User manual

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rev:1/27/22
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Supplied Parts
4’ BROAD BAND VHF
Tools required:
Screwdriver, drill, drill bits sized
according to the cable you are using,
wrench
to s a
Required materials:
2
Male
IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions before installing.
Before you start, check parts supplied against those listed.
Tech Tips
Vertical Mast Horzontal Rail
35-90-1601-00
35-90-1601-00
Style 6500-WB
This antenna will read “short circuit” when tested with an ogm meter
continuity tester.
To achieve the IP67 weather resistant rating, the weather boot must be
installed using RG8 or RG213 coaxial cable.
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 finish.
Cleaning Instructions
6500-WB
VHF-AIS
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U.K. Operations: Enterprise Way, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8RY, England • [phone] • Fax: [phone]

Select a location for the antenna.
How to mount the antenna to a mast, rail or to a flat surface.
Completing the installation
Method for U-bolt
Atachment
Mounting to Deck or Bulkhead
Rear of Mount
Vertical Mast
Horizontal Rail
To mount the antenna to a mast or rail:
How to mount the antenna on a 4187-HD Ratchet Mount
Mounting Options:
Antenna
Assembly
O-Ring
2X U-Bolt
& Hardware
1”-14 Thread
Male
“UHF”
Connector
1”-14 Thread
female
Mount
1”-14 Thread
female
(Both Ends)
4006 Adapter
(Sold Separately)
1”-14 Thread
Male
4187-HD
Ratchet Mount
(Sold Separately)
Coax cable with UHF Connector
(Each Sold Separately)
Weather Boot
(See TECH TIPS)
Using the Mounting Bracket as atemplate, locate the mounting position
on a flat surface and mark the mounting screw locations (srews not
supplied). Pre-drill the srew holes as required and aach the mount
securely with four srews.
Thread the Antenna Assembly, with O-Ring installed, into the 1”-14
threads in the mount. Tighten Securely.
Slide the Weather Boot onto the RGB or RG213 cable (oriented as
shown on next page) and install a male PL-259 connector onto the
cable. Connect the cable connector to the female SO-239 connector in
the base of the Antenna Assembly and tighten securely. To achieve the
IP67 rating, cover the UHF connectors completely with the Boot.
Install the weather boot and PL-259
connector on the cable (refer to step 3)
under flat surface mounting.
Slide the cable through the 4006
adaptor and aach to the Antenna
Assembly. Cover the connections with
the boot.
Thread the 4006 Adaptor onto the
Antenna Assembly, then thread the
ratchet mount into the 4006 Adapter,
making sure not to turn the cable with
ratchet mount.
Fasten the ratchet mount to the deck or
bullhead using the appropriate
hardware (not supplied)
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The Style 6500-WB is a Phase III series 145-165 MHz VHF Marine Antenna
with stainless steel ferrule and female SO-239 connector, The antenna is 4’
overall length, including the mounting bracket. The design of the Phase III
series facilities mounting to amast or rail, flat surface, to aachment to
standard marine mount with 1”-14 thread, using the 4006 adapter (not supplied).
Choose a location that is as high as feasible, as free as practical from
obstructions, and as far as possible from other antennas and strong
sources of RF. Cable runs should be kept as short as possible. The use
of RG-8 or RG-213 coax (not included) is highly recommended, to
reduce signal aenuation caused by the cable.
Position the mounting bracket against the vertical mast or horizontal rail,
and refer to the illustration showing the method for U-Bolt aachment. The
U-Bolts are supplied with the hardware aached, allowing the installer to
secure the mount to the mast or rall without removing, or losing the
hardware. Be sure to position all of the hardware (flat washer, lock washer
and hex nut) on the front side of the mount, before tightening the hex nuts.
Repeat steps 2 & 3 above, to aach the antenna and o-ring to the mount,
and to connect the coaxial cable to the antenna.
Use the 4187-HD mount as template and mark the position of the
mounting holes on the deck or bulkhead, pre-drill srew holes, be
sure to heed any cautions, included with the antenna mount,
regarding drilling fiberglass surfaces.
1.
This antenna can be mounted self supporting onlt if you are using the
recommended Shakespeare Style 4187-HD stainless steel ratchet
mount and 4006 Adaptor (both sold separately). The slot in the side of
the ratchet mount will accommodate up to RG-213 size coax cable.
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6500-WB
VHF-AIS