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Preliminary Instructions

A-GPU

Ground Plane Antenna

The A-GPU antenna is equal in gain to a dipole antenna. It is normally mounted in a vertical orientation in a

central location to receive signals from all directions perpendicular to the active whip antenna. Mounting

ears are provided on the baseplate for attachment to a mast or on a flat surface.

The antenna should be connected to receiving equipment with low loss coaxial cable and a standard BNC

connector. The radial elements can be used perpendicular to the active whip element, or angled down-

ward, depending upon the mounting chosen. The base and radial elements are finished with a conductive

alodine coating to minimize corrosion and provide a good electrical contact for some mounting configura-

tions.

The flexible whip element should be perpendicular to any metallic surface that is within 18 inches of it.

Mounted on a flat surface...

The A-GPU is factory assembled with the elements perpen-

dicular to the flexible whip element for ease of packing and

shipping. In this configuration, the antenna can be posi-

tioned with the radials close to, or in contact with any type

of surface, as long as the surface is perpendicular to the

flexible whip element.

If the radial elements contact a metal surface, they should

either make solid electrical contact, or be insulated, since

intermittent contact will cause noise.

A typical application for this configuration would be mounted

on the ceiling of a room with the active whip element pointed

downward.

Suspended in "free air"...

Used in free air, the A-GPU can be elevated to optimize operating

range. In this position the radial elements should be angled

downward to provide an ideal impedance match. Two mounting

ears on the baseplate permit clamping or bolting the antenna in

place.

To re-position the radial elements, loosen the nut on the BNC

connector enough to free the elements. Remove the elements

and note the flattened sides on each element. Reinsert them,

aligning the flattened side of the elements with the flat plate so that

they angle downward. Tighten the nut to clamp the radial ele-

ments in position. Do not overtighten the nut as the connector

can be damaged.

When a mast is used to mount or elevate the antenna, the end of

the mast should not protrude above the mounting ears.

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