TL;DR
Install your Signal Strand™ adapter between your radio and antenna, attach the Signal Strand™ wire using the spade connector, and let it hang naturally. Best performance comes when the wire hangs straight down without touching other objects.
Installation Steps
Prepare Your Equipment
- BNC Signal Strand™ adapter (SMA-F to BNC-F or SMA-M to BNC-F)
- Signal Strand™ wire (or compatible counterpoise wire)
- Your BNC antenna
- Your radio
Assemble the Adapter
- Place one (1) silver ring connector with spade terminal on your Signal Strand™ adapter
- Add the silver washer
- Secure with the black conductive nut – wait to tigthen
Final Install
- Screw the adapter into (or onto) your radio.
- Attach the wire’s spade connector by sliding it onto the male spade terminal on the ring
- The wire should hang freely and should be directed out away from the radio
- Tighten the black conductive nut with the wire in the desired position.
Positioning Tips
- Let the wire hang straight down when possible
- Avoid coiling or bunching the wire
- Keep the wire away from metal objects
- Don’t worry if the wire moves during use – some movement is normal and this is a handheld setup, nothing will be perfect.
**Using the adapter without the Strand **
The adapter works fine without the wire – just remove whatever part of the ring assembly you wish and leave whatever else in place.
The only drawback to removing more parts is the increased likelihood of losing them. We don’t currently sell individual parts for replacements, that’s why we included an extra ring with spade!
When to Remove the Strand
You may want to remove the Signal Strand™ wire when:
- It is annoying
- It creates a hazard
- You want to be more boring
Remember: The Signal Strand™ system is designed to be flexible – use it when you need the performance boost and remove it when you don’t.