Icom AH-41 Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS
ACTIVE ANTENNA
AKTIVE ANTENNE
ANTENA ACTIVA
ANTENNE ACTIVE
ANTENNA ATTIVA
AH-41
Thank you for choosing this Icom product.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using this product.
ENGLISH
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
WORD DEFINITION
Personal injury, fi re hazard or
R WARNING!
electric shock may occur.
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE If disregarded, inconvenience
only. No risk of personal injury,
fi re or electric shock.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction, damage to, or
performance of any Icom or non-Icom equipment, if the
malfunction is because of:
• Force majeure, including, but not limited to, fi res,
earthquakes, storms, fl oods, lightning, other natural
disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive
contamination.
• The use of Icom antennas with any equipment that is
not manufactured or approved by Icom.
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countries.
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Osaka 547-0003, Japan Printed in Japan
© 2020–2021 Icom Inc.
Mar. 2021
INSTALLATION
D Connection
Connect the antenna, power box, power adapter, and satellite transceiver, as shown below.
WARNING: About the coaxial cable
Use an optional OPC-2462 (59 m, 193.5 feet), or the cable with attenuation of 12.5 dB ~ 13.0 dB.
DO NOT use other cables. It may deteriorate a communication quality or damage the device.
 Connect only 1 transceiver
to the Power box. You
cannot connect multiple
antenna or transceiver to a
Power box.
Connection cable
(1.5 m, 4.9 feet)
AC power
cable
( 1.8 m,
5.9 feet)
Power adapter
(Cable length: 1.2 m, 3.9 feet)
D About the antenna position
Install the antenna in a place with a clear view of the sky. Make sure that there are no obstacles, such as buildings or trees, at
higher than about 8 degrees around the antenna.
8˚
D Attaching the coaxial cable to the antenna
Wrap the antenna connector with the supplied Rubber
vulcanizing tape to prevent water seepage.
 Wrap electrical tape over the rubber vulcanizing tape to
secure waterproofi ng.
TIP: To fi rmly attach the coaxial cable, remove the TX
antenna as shown below. Re-attach the TX antenna after
attaching the cable.
PRECAUTIONS
R WARNING HIGH RF VOLTAGE! NEVER touch an
antenna or antenna connector while transmitting. This could
cause an electrical shock or burn.
R WARNING HIGH RF VOLTAGE! NEVER install the
antenna at any place that person easily touch the antenna
while transmitting. This could cause an electrical shock or
burn.
R WARNING! NEVER disassemble, modify or repair the
antenna. This may result in an electrical shock, cause a fi re
or damage the antenna.
R WARNING! NEVER touch the antenna with wet hands.
This may result in an electrical shock or damage the
antenna.
CAUTION: DO NOT put the antenna in any unstable place,
such as on a slanted surface or a place that vibrates. This
may cause an injury and/or damage the antenna.
CAUTION: DO NOT use the antenna in strong magnetic
fi elds or in an area with high static electricity. This could
damage the antenna.
CAUTION: DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine
or alcohol to clean the antenna, as they can damage the
antenna's surfaces. If the antenna becomes dusty or dirty,
wipe it clean with a dry, soft cloth.
CAUTION: The antenna meets IP67 requirements for dust-
tight and waterproof protection. However, once the antenna
has been dropped, dust-tight and waterproof protection
cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage to the
antenna's case or the waterproof seal.
NOTE: When the antenna is not in use, disconnect the
Power adapter from an AC outlet. The Power adapter
consumes power when connected to the AC outlet.
DO NOT place or leave the antenna in excessively dusty
environments.
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION
Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic
energy during transmit mode. This radio is
designed for and classifi ed as "Occupational Use
Only", meaning it must be used only during the
course of employment by individuals aware of the
hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio
is NOT intended for use by the "General Population" in an
uncontrolled environment.
• For compliance with FCC and IC RF Exposure
Requirements, the transmitter antenna installation shall
comply with the following three conditions:
1. The transmitter antenna gain shall not exceed –3 dBi.
2. The antenna is required to be located and kept at
a distance of 20 centimeters (7.9 inches) or more
between the transmitting antenna of this device and any
persons during operation.
3. Transmit only when people are at least the
recommended minimum distance of 20 centimeters (7.9
inches) away from the properly installed antenna. This
separation distance will ensure that there is sufficient
distance from an antenna to satisfy the RF exposure
requirements in the applicable RF exposure compliance
standards.
TX
antenna
Power
box
Coaxial cable
Grounding cable
(User supplied)
TX antenna
To ensure that your exposure to RF
electromagnetic energy is within the FCC and
IC allowable limits for occupational use, always
adhere to the following guidelines:
• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna
attached, as this may damage the radio and may also
cause you to exceed FCC and IC RF exposure limits. A
proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by
the manufacturer or an antenna specifi cally authorized
by the manufacturer for use with this radio.
• DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use
time ("50% duty cycle"). Transmitting more than 50% of
the time can cause FCC and IC RF exposure compliance
requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting
when the status indicator lights red. You can cause the
radio to transmit by pressing the "PTT" switch.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, your Icom radio generates RF energy
that can possibly cause interference with other devices or
systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in
areas where signs are posted to do so. DO NOT operate
the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic
radiation such as hospitals, aircraft, and blasting sites.
FCC INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
diff erent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modifi cations to this device, not
expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority
to operate this device under FCC regulations.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, Including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
D Installing the antenna
RX
Install the antenna on a 40 ~ 60 mm (1.5 ~ 2.4 inch) diameter pole using the supplied accessories, as shown below.
antenna
 Install the antenna in a place with a clear view of the sky.
 Install in a place where direct lightning protection is provided, such as a lightning rod.
 Confi rm no other antennas are placed within 10 m (32 feet).
 Do not tilt the antenna. Keep the antenna pole vertical to the ground.
Installation example:
Flat washer
(M6)
Spring
Nut (M6) or
Butterfl y nut washer (M6)
D Installing the Power box
Install the supplied Power box on a wall, as shown below.
1. Attach the supplied metal brackets to the back of the
Power box.
8˚
Metal bracket
Assembled screw (M3 × 8 mm)
D Attaching cables to the Power box
Wrap the Power box's connectors with the supplied Rubber
vulcanizing tape as shown to the right, to protect from dust
and moisture.
WARNING! NEVER connect the Power adapter until
complete all of the connection to prevent electric shock
or circuit short during connection work. When the power
adapter is connected, the voltage of DC 28.5V is output
from the N-J antenna connector.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
U-bolts Pole clamps
Butterfl y nuts (M6) Nuts (M6)
Power box - Transceiver
Connection cable
(1.5 m, 4.9 feet)
AC power cable
(1.8 m, 5.9 feet)
* Choose one depending on
your environment.
Nuts (M4) Flat washers
(M4)
Metal
brackets Assembled screws
(M3 × 8 mm)
TIP: You can also use the supplied Self-tapping screws
(6 × 30 mm), depending on your environment.
Pole clamp
 Ground the antenna to prevent
destruction by a lightning strike.
2. Mount the Power box on a wall.
Self-tapping screw (4 × 20 mm)
TIP: You can also use the supplied Screws (M4 × 12 mm),
Spring Washers (M4), Flat-Washers (M4), and Nut (M4),
depending on your environment.
Flat washers Spring
(M6) washers
(M6)
Self-tapping screws
(6 × 30 mm)
Power box
Power adapter
(Cable length: 1.2 m, 3.9 feet)
Rubber vulcanizing tapes
Screws
Spring
washers (M4 × 12 mm)
(M4)
Self-tapping screws
(4 × 20 mm)
U-bolt