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Shakespeare ART-3 VHF Antenna and Radio Tester

Shakespeare ART-3 VHF Antenna and Radio Tester

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Description

  • Frequency Range: 155-158 MHz
  • RF Power Scale: 0 to 30 watts
  • Impedance: 50 ohms
  • Accuracy: +/-10%
  • Connectors: SO-239
  • Signal Generator: 3 KHz Deviation
  • Tone: 1000 Hz
  • RF Level: -115 dBM (approx.)
  • Style 4079 one-meter cable available (sold separately) to connect the ART-2 or ART-3 to your VHF Radio or for the Style CS-2 Switch. It has PL-259 connectors on each end already installed.
  • It is powered by an internal battery or can be connected to ships 12 VDC with the supplied power cable. Battery level can be checked at the flip of a switch. No serious boater should be without an ART-3.

The ART-3 provides a quick and easy way to check any antenna installation.

1. Connect the meter in"line with the antenna from the VHF.
2. Calibrate the meter.
3. View the VSWR reading.
5. If a high reading locate the problem.

Testing the receiver of the VHF utilises a built in tone generator. Set the radio on the VHF to Ch72 - if no tone can be heard this would indicate a problem with the radio itself. The unit is powered by an internal battery or can be connected to ships 12 VDC with the supplied power cable.

  • Frequency Range: 155-158 MHz
  • RF Power Scale: 0 to 30 watts
  • Impedance: 50 ohms
  • Accuracy: +/-10%
  • Connectors: SO-239
  • Signal Generator: 3 KHz Deviation
  • Tone: 1000 Hz
  • RF Level: -115 dBM (approx.)
  • Style 4079 one-meter cable available (sold separately) to connect the ART-2 or ART-3 to your VHF Radio or for the Style CS-2 Switch. It has PL-259 connectors on each end already installed.
  • It is powered by an internal battery or can be connected to ships 12 VDC with the supplied power cable. Battery level can be checked at the flip of a switch. No serious boater should be without an ART-3.

The ART-3 provides a quick and easy way to check any antenna installation.

1. Connect the meter in"line with the antenna from the VHF.
2. Calibrate the meter.
3. View the VSWR reading.
5. If a high reading locate the problem.

Testing the receiver of the VHF utilises a built in tone generator. Set the radio on the VHF to Ch72 - if no tone can be heard this would indicate a problem with the radio itself. The unit is powered by an internal battery or can be connected to ships 12 VDC with the supplied power cable.

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