Specifications For The Antenna Disconnect Unit:
1. Operating Voltage: 10-18 Volts dc
2. Current: 60 mA when turned ON to connect antenna
3. LED: Illuminates green when relays connect the antenna
4. Relays: Two relays with 15 Amp contacts, protected for reverse spikes
5. Case: Grounded to antenna’s and Isolated from radio’s coaxial connector
6. Control Wire: Two-conductor AWG 18 with RCA phono plug
7. Control Input: Diode protected against reverse polarity. RF filtered.
8. Active Lightning Protection: Gas Discharge Tube on antenna coax input
9. Case Ground Stud: One-quarter inch with washers, lock washer and nut
10. Case: Die-cast aluminum, black paint, white print, water resistant
11. Size: 4.8 x 2.6 x 1.6 in., mtg. tabs w/4 holes @ 5.25 and 1.5 in. centers
12. Weight: 13 oz., 390 grams
RADIO ON SENSOR/DETECTOR:
6. Output Connector: 4-way 30 A binding Posts (wires, banana, ring, spade) Includes a 6-inch jumper #12 AWG wire
with Powerpoles
7. Actuator Connector: RCA Phono socket
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