Magnum Dynalab ST-2 - Manual (Page 4)

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would be to temporarily locate the antenna at the intended site and note the quality of reception.
Be sure you stand well away from the antenna during each test so as to avoid having your body’s
inductance affect the outcome. Continue the procedure until the best reception location has been
found.
When finalizing the installation, make sure that the gold portion of the coil assembly extends
above any metal obstructions, such as railings. When running the coaxial lead-in cable from
antenna to tuner, be careful to avoid situations where the cable might be pinched, such as in a
door jamb. Severe deforming of the cable will alter its characteristics and reduce its efficiency.
Extending the Lead-in Cable
The lead-in may be lengthened by purchasing the required extra length in pre-cut form with ‘F’
connectors already installed at either end. You may also use the existing cable and run it into a
‘static discharge unit’ (discussed later) using a precut length with ‘F’ connectors at either end to
complete the required cable run.
NOTE: For best results, you must use cable with the exact same specification as the cable
already in use. For example, ‘RG59/U’ cable is normally supplied with the ST-2. If you wish to
extend this cable, you must use only ‘RG59/U’. Do not use cable that is labeled ‘RG59/U type’.
While these two cables might be similar, they are not an exact match. However, you may use this
type of cable, or any other good quality 75 ohm coaxial cable, provided the entire run is of the
same type of cable.
If the antenna is installed outdoors, it is recommended that the cable be run through a ‘static
discharge unit’ or ‘grounding block’ that can be connected via a ground wire to a nearby earth
ground, such as a grounding rod or water pipe.
IMPORTANT: The foregoing grounding procedure will not provide 100% protection against
lightning strike. To protect your FM tuner or receiver against lightning strike through the
antenna, the lead-in cable should be disconnected whenever there is threat of an electrical
storm.
DANGER – ELECTRIC SHOCK – – Extreme care must be taken when working around
electrical wiring. Do not allow the antenna to touch electrical wiring of any kind. DO NOT
INSTALL THIS ANTENNA NEAR ELECTRICAL WIRING OF ANY KIND.
WARRANTY
This antenna has a limited warranty. If found to be defective in workmanship or in its
components, this unit will be replaced or repaired at Magnum Dynalab’s option to a period of
one year from the date of sale to the end user. This warranty does not cover the whip portion of
the antenna, nor does it cover damage to the coil assembly which, in the judgment of Magnum
Dynalab, is the result of misuse, abuse, lightning strike or damage incurred through shipping.
Defective units must be returned with shipping charges prepaid and accompanied by a copy of a
valid sales invoice issued by an authorized Magnum Dynalab dealer for this product.