Connecting Narda Directional Antennas

Narda directional antennas are connected to the device via the Narda antenna handle.
Full use of all the functions of the SignalShark is only possible when you use the Narda antenna handle.

For information about connecting other than Narda directional antennas and non-Narda antennas see Connecting cables and antennas from other manufacturers.

Connecting the handle to the device

The antenna handle has a built-in cable with two connectors:

      Control connector: for power supply and for transmitting the compass data and control signals

      N-connector: for transmitting the RF signal

Figure:        Control connector (1), N-connector (2)

To connect the handle:

1.   Plug the control cable plug of the handle into the control connector socket on the device (1), making sure that the red mark on the control cable plug is aligned with the notch on the control connector socket (show figure).

2.   Press the control cable plug into the control connector socket using the locking sleeve until the plug lock clicks into place.

3.   Place the N-connector of the handle into the N-connector of the basic unit (2) and tighten the coupling nut slowly and without tilting.

 

Make sure that the cable does not twist when you are tightening the coupling nut. The electrical properties of the high-quality coaxial cable could otherwise be affected by torsion forces. If the nut seems difficult to do up, undo it and start again. About 4 turns are needed to make a secure connection.

To unplug the connectors:

1.   Unscrew the coupling nut from the N-connector.

2.   Pull the control cable plug back using the ridged top of the plug until the lock clicks open.

Connecting the antenna to the handle

Narda directional antennas can be attached to the handle in positions that are at angles of 90 degrees to each other. This makes it quick and easy for you to change the polarization plane of the antenna.

Push the antenna onto the handle until you hear the connector click into place.

To remove the antenna, press in the two unlocking buttons and pull off the antenna.

 

The device automatically detects the connected antenna. Information about the detected antenna is displayed in the system information menu. If the antenna is not detected, it is probably not configured. The configuration data of the antenna can be uploaded to the device using removable media (e. g. USB stick).