CUTTING THE ROD PRODUCT WARRANTY

MUF4902 Each antenna is supplied with a whip ready for use at

9.75
the lowest frequency. To adjust whip for other fre- A. General Warranty. PCTEL, Inc ("PCTEL") repre-
quency ranges, always cut from the bottom of the sents and warrants that the Products furnished here-
9.5 whip. Cutting the whip may be easier by using the
under shall be free from defects in material and work-
edge of a file or grinding wheel to score the rod
around its circumference. Then snap off with a pair of manship for a period of two (2) years from the date of
9.25
pliers. shipment by PCTEL under normal use and operation.
PCTEL sole and exclusive obligation under the fore-
Rod Length (inches)

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It is highly recommended that the rod be cut a bit going warranty shall be to repair or replace, at its
longer than indicated on the chart. In this way 1:1 option, any defective Product that fails during the
8.75 VSWR can be approached from the long side of warranty period. The expense of removal and rein-
the whip. stallation of any item is not included in this warranty.
8.5 THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND
Inch Decimal IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
Measurement Equivalent
8.25 OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WAR-
1/8 0.125 RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
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FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ANY WAR-
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Frequency (MHz)
1/4 0.250 RANTIES ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING,
The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 500MHz is 8.875 inches.
USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE WITH RESPECT TO
3/8 0.375 THE PRODUCTS. Repair or replacement in the man-
ner provided herein shall be the sole and exclusive
1/2 0.500 remedy of Buyer for breach of warranty and shall
constitute fulfillment of all liabilities of PCTEL with
9.25
MUF4905NGP
5/8 0.625 respect to the quality and performance of the
Products. PCTEL reserves the right to inspect all
3/4 0.750
defective Products (which must be returned by Buyer
9 to PCTEL factory freight prepaid). No Products will be
7/8 0.875
accepted for replacement or repair without obtaining
a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number from
Rod Length (inches)

8.75 CARE AND MAINTENANCE PCTEL Customer Service [by telephone: 630.372.
In order to maximize both the performance and the 6800 or email: antenna.techsupport@pctel.com].
appearance of your antenna, it is recommended that Products returned without an RMA number will not be
8.5 you treat it in the same manner you do your car. processed and will be returned to Buyer freight col-
Periodic cleaning and a quality car wax may be used lect. PCTEL shall have no obligation to make repairs
to help protect the finish and extend the life of the or replacement necessitated by catastrophe, fault,
8.25
antenna. negligence, misuse, abuse, or accident by Buyer,
ANTENNA LOCATION Buyer's customers or any other parties. The warranty
Maximum performance will be attained by locating period of any repaired or replaced Product shall not
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the antenna at the center of the vehicle roof. extend beyond its original term.
Frequency (MHz)
The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 501MHz is 8.625 inches.
However, satisfactory results can be attained in other
locations, such as rear fender or the trunk lid. B. Warranty Conditions. The foregoing warranty shall
apply only if: (i) the Product has been properly
REFLECTED POWER installed and used at all times in accordance, and in
Unity Unity Normal VSWR will be less than 1.5:1. Higher values all material respects, with the applicable Product doc-
indicate incorrect rod length or faulty mounting condi- umentation; (ii) no modification, alteration or addition
tion. Check rod length by moving a hand toward the has been made to the Product by persons other than
base matching coil. If reflected power increases, rod PCTEL or PCTEL's authorized representatives or oth-
is too long. If reflected power decreases to a mini- erwise approved by PCTEL; and (iii) the Product has
mum, then rises, the rod is too short. not been subjected to misuse, neglect or unusual
physical, electrical or electromagnetic stress, or some
MEASURING ROD LENGTH other type of accident. C. Disclaimer. PCTEL DOES
Unless otherwise indicated, the length given is for
the total length of the rod. For gain models, measure NOT WARRANT THAT THE OPERATION OF THE
the bottom rod as shown in the picture (left). PRODUCTS IS ERROR-FREE OR THAT OPERA-
TION WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED. IN NO EVENT
CAUTION AND WARNING! SHALL PCTEL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES
Length YOU COULD BE KILLED IF THIS ANTENNA OR CLAIMS OF ANY NATURE OR DESCRIPTION NO GROUND PLANE ANTENNAS
"L" COMES IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRIC POWER RELATING TO (i) SYSTEM PERFORMANCE,
LINES OR IS BROUGHT IN PROXIMITY WITH A INCLUDING COVERAGE, (ii) BUYER'S SELECTION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
HIGH VOLTAGE FIELD. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY OF PRODUCTS FOR BUYER'S APPLICATION
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN INSTALLING AND/OR (iii) FAILURE OF PRODUCTS TO MEET
THIS ANTENNA. KEEP AWAY FROM POWER GOVERNMENT OR REGULATORY REQUIRE- © 2007 PCTEL, Inc.
LINES. MENTS. Broadband Technolgy Group - Antenna Products
RETURNS 471 Brighton Drive, Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108
"L" "L"
In the unlikely event a defect occurs in this product,
please work through the dealer or distributor from Part # : MIS-NGP-3
which this product was purchased. PCTEL, Inc. pro- Printed in the USA
vides full support to all of its dealers and distributors.
 EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: SELECT THE CORRECT CUTTING CHART FOR YOUR ANTENNA!
(ADDITIONAL CHARTS AND CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS ON BACK)

MUF4302
NO GROUND PLANE ANTENNAS 52
MHB5802−132(S) and MHB5802(S)
10.75 12
MUF4505NGP

51 Without Spring
Maxrad No Ground Plane antennas are true half 50 With Spring
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wave designs that require no ground plane for 48 11.75
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effective radiation. They can be used with any 46
45 10.5
Maxrad mount suitable for your particular installa- 44 11.5
43
tion. 42

Rod Length (inches)

Rod Length (inches)

Rod Length (inches)

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40 11.25
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MEASURING ROD LENGTH 38
10.25

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Unless otherwise indicated, the length given is for 36
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the total length of the rod. For gain models, meas- 34
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ure the bottom rod as shown. 32 10
10.75

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30
29
NOTE: ALL MODELS ARE TO BE USED WITH- 28
10.5

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OUT A SPRING EXCEPT MHB5802. 26
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Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz)
The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 152MHz is 38 inches. The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 440MHz is 10.25 inches. The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 460MHz is 11.125 inches.

MHB2002 MUF4062 MUF4305NGP MUF4702

31 11.5 10.75 9.75

30 11.25

9.5
29 11 10.5

28 10.75

Rod Length (inches)

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Rod Length (inches)

Rod Length (inches)

9.25

27 10.5 10.25

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26 10.25

25 10 10
8.75

24 9.75

23 9.5 9.75 8.5

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Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz)
The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 212MHz is 27 inches. The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 418MHz is 10.6 inches. The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 440MHz is 10.25 inches. The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 480MHz is 9.125 inches.

MHB2252 MUF4065NGP MUF4502 MUF4705NGP

26 14.75 10 11.75

14.5
11.5

25 14.25
11.25
9.75
14
11
13.75
24
10.75
Rod Length (inches)

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Rod Length (inches)

13.5 9.5

13.25 10.5
23
13 10.25
9.25
12.75
10
22
12.5
9.75
12.25
9
21 9.5
12

11.75 9.25

20 11.5 8.75 9
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Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz)
The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 237MHz is 23.375 inches. The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 418MHz is 13.1 inches. The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 460MHz is 9.375 inches. The dark line indicates that the approximate length for a rod tuned to 480MHz is 10.375 inches.