TM 11-5820-890-10-3
STAYDOWN CLIP.
Use the tie down procedure on
page 228 when installing antenna clip and it is necessary
that the antenna remain tied down when it hits a
stationary object. Refer to the following illustration; then
perform the installation procedure on page 2-28.
SNAPFREE CLIP.
Use the tie down procedure on
page 228 when installing antenna clip and it is necessary
that the antenna snaps free when it hits a stationary
object. Refer to the following illustration; then perform
the installation procedure on page 2-28.
WARNING
AN ANTENNA TIP CAP MUST BE IN PLACE ON THE ANTENNA. WHEN
TYING DOWN THE ANTENNA, BE SURE THE CAP IS THERE.
BE SURE TO TIE DOWN THE ANTENNA SO THE DISTANCE FROM THE
GROUND TO THE TIP CAP IS 7 FEET OR MORE.
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURIES CAN RESULT WHEN TIP CAPS ARE NOT
USED, OR WHEN ANTENNAS ARE TIED DOWN TOO CLOSE TO THE
GROUND.
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURIES CAN RESULT WHEN AN ANTENNA WHICH
IS NOT TIEDDOWN HITS A FIXED OBJECT SUCH AS AN OVERHEAD
BRIDGE, TREE LIMB, ETC. FLYING ANTENNA PARTS MIGHT STRIKE
PERSONNEL.
RF ENERGY IS PRESENT NEAR THE ANTENNA DURING TRANSMISSION.
MAINTAIN AT LEAST 30 INCHES BETWEEN VEHICULAR ANTENNA AND
PERSONNEL DURING TRANSMISSIONS.
CAUTION
MAKE SURE CLAMP OR CLIP DOES NOT CUT INTO ANTENNA ELEMENT.
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