Centennial® Style 5102 Thank you for purchasing a Shakespeare antenna product. Shakespeare works hard to build reliability and durability into all of its products for maximum customer satisfaction. Customer comments are welcome. Before installing, please study the diagram and check parts supplied against those listed. Supplied Parts 1 Antenna Assembly 1 PL-259 connector with instruction sheet IMPORTANT! Please read all instructions before installing. The Centennial® Style 5102 is a professional quality, collinearphased 5/8-wave VHF marine antenna of 8' overall length with a chrome-plated brass ferrule. Tools required: Soldering iron (40-watt min., 75-watt max.), resin core solder, pocket knife, wire cutters. WARNING: Do not let paint solvents, cleaning solvents, or adhesive caulking come in contact with the antenna. Chemicals in these materials might destroy the finish. Installation Instructions Choose a mounting location that is as high as possible, as free as possible from obstructions, away from other antennas. 1. Mount the antenna using a Shakespeare Style 4187 Ratchet Mount (sold separately), or use a Shakespeare Style 4008 Extension Mast and a Shakespeare Style 410-R mounting kit (each sold separately) to form a 16' antenna system. Follow the directions included with the mount you choose. 2. Route the cable to your transceiver, keeping it as far as possible from other electrical equipment and cables. Any excess cable should be rolled in a coil of at least 8" diameter and stowed in an out-of-the-way place, away from other electrical cabling. Install the PL-259 connector according to the instructions packed with the connector. This antenna requires no external or internal ground system, and works equally well on fiberglass, wood, or metal boats. To clean the antenna, use mild dishwashing liquid (one that is not harsh to the hands and without ammonia) in lukewarm water. Antenna Chrome-plated brass ferrule Cable Tech Tip: This antenna will read "open circuit" when tested with an ohm meter or continuity tester. The 50-ohm coaxial cable attached can be shortened as required. However, it should remain at least 3 feet (0.9 m) in length, measured from the point where the cable exits the antenna. 35-90-1194-00 Shakespeare Company · Electronic Products Group 3801 Westmore Dr., Columbia, SC 29223 · 803-227-1590 · Fax: 803-419-3099 · www.shakespeare-marine.com ©2003 Shakespeare Co. · Form I-5102 J: rev. 04/02/2006 ...