Sinclair StealthWave SHA211 VHF User manual

Series: SHA211 VHF, SHA311 UHF and SHA411 700/800 MHz
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Read the manual before you install or operate StealthWave™ Antenna Product Line
StealthWave
™
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MATERIAL CHECK LIST
SUPPLIED
ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. SINGLE QTY. DUAL
1 TO SUIT ANTENNA ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTOR 1 2
2 6009263 #8-32 x ½ SK HD, SS 4 8
3 6010210 #8 LOCK-WASHER, EXT-TOOTH 4 8
4 8003384 TIE WRAP 10 20
5 8016647 TUNNING TOOL 1 1
6 6001484 8-18 x 5/8” SQ. SK. PAN HD ZINC 6 12
7 TO SUIT POWER DIVIDER - 1
NOT SUPPLIED
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 2” WIDE “Gorilla Tape®” OR RQUIVALENT
2 CORDLESS DRILL WITH NO. 2 SQUARE HEAD BIT
3CONNECTOR CRIMPER AND TRIMING TOOLS
4VNA ANALYZER WITH APPROPRIATE CONNECTOR ADAPTER
NOTE: Every vehicle is different in style. The following guide is for installation in
most common vehicles.
STEP 1: ASSIGNING ANTENNA LOCATION
NOTE: Using an automotive hoist is recommended for an easier access and safety.
STEP 2: VEHICLE PREPARATION
NOTE: Install the antenna as high as possible from the ground
2.1 Remove any obstructions if required to access the interior (eg: bottom shield, wheel well shield).
2.2 Locate the antenna on a vehicle frame that is connected to the main body to ground the
antenna tuning box.
BOTTOM SHIELD
The antenna whip should reach
an inside surface of a nonmetallic
bumper
Have a reachable
access for tuning
screws
ANTENNA WHIP
INPUT CABLE VEHICLE FRAME
TUNING BOX
WHEEL WELL SHIELD VEHICLE FRAME (INSTALLATION AREA)
• The most important part of the installation is to determine the antenna location on a vehicle.
• An SUV will have more open areas as opposed to a low-profile sport vehicle.
• The most ideal locations for a single and dual antenna installation are shown below.
SINGLE ANTENNA VERSIONS
OPTION 1 OPTION 2
DUAL ANTENNA VERSIONS
OPTION 3 OPTION 4
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STEP 3: ANTENNA INSTALLATION
3.1 Once location has been determined fasten the antenna housing with the 4 self-tapping screws
to the vehicle frame.
3.2 Clean the bumper area with a degreasing solvent or detergent before applying the tape against
the antenna whip. Avoid bubbles under the tape to prevent moisture.
Install the antenna as vertically as
possible and away from metallic
objects (lights, radiator, gas tank
when installed at the back, etc.).
TAPE
NOTE: Avoid air gaps
in between tape and
bumper.
NOTE: The antenna performance depends on how vertical and how elevated the
antenna whip is from the road surface.
STEP 4: CABLE ROUTING
4.1 Route the input cable through the engine compartment and rewall into the vehicle where the
radio is located.
4.2 Keep cables away from any moving parts.
4.3 Secure all cables with tie wraps in the engine compartment.
NOTE:
• Do not connect the input cable into the radio until the
tuning procedure (STEP 5) is complete.
• After routing attach loose connector (supplied with the antenna).
SINGLE ANTENNA CABLE ROUTING
VEHICLE FRAME
RADIO
INPUT CABLE
CABLE GOES THROUGH FIREWALL
TIE WRAP
ANTENNA
CONNECT TO VNA
(STEP 5)
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DUAL ANTENNA CABLE ROUTING
NOTE: For the rear antenna installation refer to STEP 3
STEP 5: ANTENNA TUNING
5.1 Using a VNA follow the tuning procedure below and measure at the end of the input cable
before connecting to the radio.
5.2 A VNA or Vector analyzer will give you performance results for specic
frequency ranges bandwidth and is a best choice for tuning the antenna.
NOTE: For dual antenna installation both antennas must be tuned independently
and then connected with a power divider to the radio.
REMINDER: Put cap covers back on after antenna
tuning is complete
TUNING TOOL
RADIO
REAR ANTENNA
INPUT CABLE
CABLE GOES THROUGH FIREWALL
TIE WRAP
FRONT ANTENNA
POWER DIVIDER
CONNECT TO VNA
(STEP 5)
Adjust the Left screw to the
frequency
Adjust the Right screw for curve
depth and frequency
Alternate between both screws
for optimization
Remove cap covers
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This user guide explains the system specications and is
specically written for the StealthWaveTM Antenna Product Line
Series: SHA211 VHF, SHA311 UHF and SHA411 700/800 MHz
This is a quick installation guide. For a complete installation
instructions, tuning procedure or tuning procedure using a power
meter please contact Sinclair Technologies at:
1-800-263-3275
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