210-0802 Through-glass "Cellular Look-alike" CB Antenna

Question: How do you mount this antenna?

Answer: The steps below explain how to mount this antenna.

Before mounting the antenna, move your vehicle to a shaded location where the temperature is 70° to 100° F (21° to 37° C).
Do not remove the paper backing from the coupler box or antenna base until Step 4.
Once you stick the coupler box or antenna base to the glass, you cannot remove it without damaging it.

Select a location for the antenna (such as the top center of the front or rear windows) that:
- does not block the driver's view.
- does not interfere with the windshield wiper's operation.
- is not coated with a metal film-type sunscreen.
- is not within 1½ inch of a defroster element or metal trim.
Position the antenna and coupler box at the desired location to confirm that neither will interfere with your vehicle's normal operation.
Use the supplied alcohol wipe to clean the inner and outer surface of the glass at the mounting location. Allow the glass to dry completely before continuing.
Remove the paper backing from the coupler box, carefully position it over the mounting location, and then firmly press it into place for 5 seconds.
Remove the paper backing from the antenna base, carefully position it at the mounting location opposite the coupler box, and then firmly press it into place and hold it for 5 seconds.
Screw the supplied cables connector onto the coupler box.
Route the cable to your CB transceiver, and connect it according to the transceivers instructions.
Loosen the bolt on the antenna base, position the antenna so it is straight up and down, and then tighten the bolt.

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Question: How do you tune this antenna?

Answer: For the best performance, check the SWR on the antenna using an SWR meter. Follow the SWR meter's instructions to connect it to your CB transceiver and the antenna cable. Then, use the supplied plastic tuning tool to rotate the tuning capacitor (the brass screw indicated by the blue arrow) located in the center of the coupler box to adjust the SWR.

Note: A very small change in the tuning capacitors setting can make a big difference in SWR. Rotate the tuning capacitor in very small increments, and check the SWR.

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Question: What comes in the package?

Answer: The packaging includes the following:

17' cable with SO-239 and PL259
(1) Plastics screw driver 1.5" long white with one end Flat head
(1)Antenna Coupler Box (Brass screw in the center "Tuning Capacitor")
(1)package of Alcohol Swabs
(1) Center Loaded Antenna

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Question: Is there additional information available on-line?

Answer: The user's manual for this product is available on-line.

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