Midland 3 dB Gain Ghost Antenna with NMO Connection-Complete Features/User Manual

Midland 3 dB Gain Ghost Antenna with NMO Connection

Specifications

• PACKAGE DIMENSIONS: 8.11 x 3.9 x 1.5 inches
• ITEM WEIGHT: 3.84 ounces
• BATTERIES: 6 AAA batteries
• OVERALL HEIGHT: 3.5”
• BASE DIAMETER: 1.5”
• MOBILE ANTENNA MOUNTING TYPE: NMO
• FREQUENCY: 462 MHz
• MANUFACTURER: Midland

Introduction

With the introduction of CB radio and 14-channel FRS radio technology to the market, Midland has played a leading position in two-way radio technology for more than 50 years. Today, Midland is a pioneer in emergency radio technology as well as the top supplier of two-way radios and weather alert radios. The Midland brand, with its headquarters in Kansas City, the nation’s center, stands for dependability, value, and quality. You simply cannot rely on your phone, computer, or television to give you the essential information you need to keep your family safe during significant weather disasters and power outages. However, Midland emergency radios are reliable. You may not have known which radio to pick even though you are aware of how vital business communications are. Midland, fortunately, has you covered. Before you begin to experience the wonderful improvements and progress that result from carrying out proper business communication, you just need to determine which one is the greatest fit for you.

HOW TO CUT ANTENNA WHIP

If your antenna has to be further shorter, you may typically do this by either removing the tuning screw from the antenna’s tip OR by trimming the stainless steel whip using pliers. You can frequently shorten the antenna with the help of these alternatives in order to complete tuning.

HOW TO CHANGE THE FREQUENCY ON A RUGGED RADIO

You must first unlock the keypad by depressing the lock button in order to change the channels (shown in green). You are prepared to switch the channel once the lock icon (seen in blue) vanishes from the screen. By using the “A/B” button, choose the frequency you want to adjust (shown in yellow).

HOW TO CUT AN ANTENNA

Trim the antenna shorter to increase the minimum SWR frequency. To keep the lengths of the two halves equal, cut each segment of the dipole by an equal amount. You must lengthen the wire segments if the minimal SWR is minimized at a frequency that is higher than desired.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How effective are Ghost antennas?
  My 2016 Tacoma’s Wouxun KG-1000G 50 watt GMRS worked perfectly with the Ghost 3db antenna. Due to my ignorance, I initially passed on this antenna, but after speaking with other tech experts, I understood that this was the antenna I need to have bought right away.

• Is it necessary to ground the Midland ghost antenna?
  For optimal performance, a ground plane is necessary for all Midland GMRS antennas.

• Can a ghost antenna be tuned?
  The ghost antenna is not tuneable. It’s an inferior antenna. Essentially a rubber duck in a salt shaker

• NMO mount: what is it?
  NMO mounts are what are known as “New Motorola” mounts. When installing mobile antennas, it’s a common style of mounting base that’s employed. Through-hole and magnetic installations are the two available types.

• Can you tweak the ghost antenna in Midland?
  The Ghost antenna cannot be tuned, but the 6db antenna may be tuned with an SWR meter and by shortening the whip itself if you wish to maximize performance. Once tuned, switching back and forth with the Ghost won’t affect the performance or tune.

• How high may a GMRS antenna be mounted?
  Antennas for small base stations and control stations are only allowed to be mounted up to 6.1 meters (20 feet) above the ground or a structure or tree.

• What is the purpose of NMO antenna?
  The term “NMO,” which stands for “new Motorola,” refers to a common kind of antenna mount. NMO mounts are often utilized and exist in a number of varieties, particularly when installing mobile antennas. The NMO mount could be useful whether you’re mounting an antenna on a moving object or a permanent structure.

• What is NMO in antennas stand for?
  NMO, which stands for “New Motorola Mount,” is a common setup that Motorola devised for its land mobile radio antennas quite some time ago. Many different manufacturers still use their antennas that adhere to this specification today.

• How big should the NMO mount’s hole be?
  All holes between 3/8 inch and 3/4 inch will accommodate the NMO Cable Assembly and mount.

• Are radios frequency-variable?
  Amplitude modulation (AM) and frequency modulation (FM) are the two methods used by radio stations to modify their carrier waves. While the accompanying sound wave fluctuates its amplitude, AM radio broadcasts a carrier wave that keeps a constant frequency.

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