Icom AH-703 Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS
HF/50 MHz 5-BAND ANTENNA
AH-703
Thank you for purchasing the AH-703
HF
/50 MHz 5-
BAND ANTENNA
. This antenna covers 7, 14, 21, 28
and 50 MHz bands, and is designed for portable
operation of the IC-703 when carried in the LC-156.
Please read these instructions thoroughly before
using the AH-703.
■ IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using the AH-703.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET!— This instruction
contains important safety and operating details for the
AH-703.
■ PRECAUTION
R WARNING
:
HIGH VOLTAGE!
NEVER touch the antenna element/wire while tuning
or transmitting. This may result electrical shock or burn.
R WARNING SUSPEND operation immediately or
NEVER put up the antenna when thunder occurs or
can be heard in the distance.
R WARNING NEVER assemble or disassemble the
antenna at any crowded area. A person may be in-
jured.
USE the AH-703 for portable operation with the IC-703
ONLY. NEVER install the antenna to a vehicle for mo-
bile operation.
DISCONNECT the antenna when not using the an-
tenna for long period of time.
DO NOT use chemical agents such as benzine or alco-
hol when cleaning, as they can damage the AH-703.
READ THE IC-703 INSTRUCTION MANUAL FIRST
before attempting to operate the transceiver.
■ Supplied items
■ Antenna description
■ Antenna specifications
• Frequency coverage : 7, 14, 21, 28 and 50 MHz bands
• Type of antenna
:
1
⁄
4
λ type whip antenna
• Antenna connector
: PL-259
(50
Ω: nominal)
• Max. input power
: 20 W
• Total antenna length : Approx. 1,390 mm; 4.6 ft
(at the longest element length)
• Weight
: Approx. 330 g; 11.6 oz
(without grounding wires)
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or
obligation.
Top element
Short terminal A
Short element
Loading coil A
Short terminal B
Loading coil B
Short terminal C
Loading coil C
Short terminal D
Loading coil D
Short terminal E
Base element
Antenna connector
(PL-259 type)
Base
element
Top element
Allen wrench
Grounding wires
Set screw
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