User manual RAMSEY WSA2M

[. . . ] While you won't need the Walking Stick Antenna in all situations it is advisable to keep it on hand for those times when you need improved radio transmission or reception. If you're using the antenna supplied with your hand-held and your reception is noisy or weak, connect the Walking Stick as follows. First, remove the antenna from your radio and place it in the storage area provided on the Walking Stick. Simply remove the gray end cap to access the storage section under the handle grip. [. . . ] Try different angles, distances from your body and turn around a central point until you get optimal reception. Don't forget that FM is line-of-sight and buildings, towers and other objects can degrade your signal. Move several feet away from possible sources of interference. You may find that when you have the Walking Stick attached you can transmit on low power rather than high power, thus giving you longer battery life. Troubleshooting: If you have a problem with reception or transmission, try these steps first. Check to be sure your radio works with its supplied antenna or any other antenna. Be sure it is turned on and the battery has enough charge to function properly. Also check the volume and squelch con- trol and make sure you're on the correct channel. Refer to your owners manual for proper use of your radio. Check your BNC's for dirt or other debris that could be keeping them from making good contact. Heavy use can wear out BNC connectors so check the center on the connector. Be sure you're connected to the antenna jack on your radio and the other end of the cable is properly connected to the Walking Stick. Look at the center conductor to be sure it can make contact and is not worn or broken. If everything looks correct, be sure your cable is good by trying it on another radio or connecting a known good cable. Remember that the station you're trying to contact may be more powerful than you are. You may be able to hear them when they can't hear you at all. Try a different location; higher ground can help. Precautions: · · · · · · · · · · Don't transmit more than 10 watts into your Walking Stick. Don't use your Walking Stick as a tool for prying, lifting, hammering, etc. Don't use your Walking Stick when lightning is a threat. [. . . ] ENCLOSE ALL CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE UNIT. TIME INVOLVED FOR REPAIR DEPENDS ON THE PRODUCT. IT TYPICALLY RUNS ONE TO TWO WEEKS AFTER FACTORY RECEIPT. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE REPAIR ON ANY ITEM. Any problems or questions? [. . . ]