The Maco V5/8 antenna is an omni-directional ground plane antenna that can be used for capturing CB radio broadcast signals. It is made of an aircraft-quality alloy aluminum tubing that's about .05 inches thick. This vertical ground plane antenna can extend out from its base to increase its effectiveness in capturing signals from long distances. The process of installing a Maco V5/8 antenna is a fairly straightforward one to perform.
Instructions
1. Screw the 2-inch screw into the pre-drilled hole in the P08P bracket and the base hole to fasten the bracket to the pole. The P08P bracket will be attached to the circular base ring. When the bracket is attached to the base pole correctly, the base will be at a 90-degree angle to the base pole. There will also be a lateral arm bracket attached to the base ring. This arm is also attached to the base pole with one of the supplied screw clamps.
2. Insert each of the four lateral base poles into the holes in the main base pole, just below the circular base ring. There are clamp screws next to each hole. Once the poles are inserted, screw the clamps to fasten the poles to the main base pole.
3. Insert each of the four extender poles into the top of the main base pole, one pole inserted into the next successively. Each pole has a screw clamp. Screw each screw clamp to fasten the poles to one another. When the poles are inserted correctly, they will extend the antenna upward.
4. Plug the S0239W connection wire into the "Antenna" port in the back of the CB radio (or equivalent) system.
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