icom AH-41 Satellite Antenna Instructions

icom AH-41 Satellite Antenna

PRECAUTIONS

• WARNING HIGH RF VOLTAGE! NEVER touch an antenna or antenna connector while transmitting. This could cause an electrical shock or burn.
• WARNING HIGH RF VOLTAGE! NEVER install the antenna at any place that person easily touches the antenna while transmitting. This could cause an electrical shock or burn.
• WARNING! NEVER disassemble, modify or repair the antenna. This may result in an electrical shock, cause a fire or damage the antenna.
• 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 fields 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.
• DO NOT place or leave the antenna in excessively dusty environments.

SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION

Your Icom antenna generates RF electromagnetic energy while transmitting. This antenna is designed for and classifi ed as for “Occupational Use Only.” This means it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This antenna is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment. This antenna has been tested and complies with the FCC and IC RF exposure limits for “Occupational Use Only”. In addition, your Icom antenna complies with the following Standards and Guidelines with regard to RF energy and electromagnetic energy levels and evaluation of such levels for exposure to humans:

• FCC KDB Publication 447498 D03, EvaluatingCompliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.1-2010), IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
• American National Standards Institute (C95.3-2002), IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Fields– RF and Microwave.
• The accessories listed on this sheet are authorized for use with this product. Use of accessories other than those specifi ed may result in RF exposure levels exceeding the FCC requirements for wireless RF exposure.
• Health Canada Safety Code 6 – Limits of Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Energy in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
• DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antennaattached, as this may damage the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC 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 the total radio use time (“50% duty cycle”). Transmitting more than 50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
• ALWAYS keep the antenna at least 20 cm (7.9 inch) away from the body when transmitting to ensure FCC and IC RF exposure compliance requirements are not exceeded.

The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF exposure, and what to do to assure that the radio operates within the FCC RF exposure limits of the radio. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility During transmissions, your Icom antenna 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 and blasting sites.

Occupational/Controlled Use
The antenna is used in situations in which persons are exposed as consequence of their employment provided  those persons are fully aware of the potential for exposureand can exercise control over their exposure.

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

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.

CONNECTION

Connect the antenna, power unit, and satellite transceiver, as shown below

Attaching the coaxial cable to the antenna
Wrap the antenna connector with the Rubber vulcanizing tape (User supplied) to prevent water seepage. Wrap electrical tape over the rubber vulcanizing tape to secure waterproofi ng.

TIP:
To attach the coaxial cable, remove the TX antenna as shown to the right.

SPECIFICATIONS

Genaral

• Frequency range: 1575.4 ~ 1626.5 MHz
• Antenna impedance: 50 Ω nominal
• Operating temperature range: –25˚C ~ +55˚C, –13˚F ~ +131˚F
• Current drain (approximate): Less than 1.5 A (at relay) Less than 0.5 A (standby)
• Dimensions (Projections not included):
• Weight (approximate): 310 (W) × 326 (H) × 89 (D) mm, 12.2 (W) × 12.8 (H) × 3.5 (D) inchesb 1.4 kg, 3.1 lb
• Connector: N-J

TX antenna

• Rated output power: 32.5 dBm ± 1 dBm (at 23.3 dBm input to TX antenna)
• EVM: Less than 7%
• Spurious emissions: 0.25 μW (Less than 1 GHz), 1.0 μW (More than 1 GHz)

RX antenna

• Total gain: 17 dB ±1.5 dB (at –80 dBm input)
• Noise figure: Less than 3 dB
• Spurious emissions: 0.25 μW (Less than 1 GHz), 1.0 μW (More than 1 GHz)

Dimensions

FCC INFORMATION

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. 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 different 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

DISPOSAL
The crossed-out wheeled-bin symbol on your product, literature, or packaging reminds you that in the European Union, all electrical and electronic products, batteries, and accumulators (rechargeable batteries) must be taken to designated collection locations at the end of their working life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste. Dispose of them according to the laws in your area.

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