Optional External Antenna
Your ET Manager contains a paging radio receiver with
a built-in antenna. In most cases this antenna will be
sufficient. Conduct the Weather Signal Test from chap-
ter 4, System Check. If the weather signal is regularly
missed by the built-in antenna, an external antenna
may be connected and mounted in a different location
for better reception. Use the Rain Bird ET Manager
Remote Antenna Kit (ETMi–ANT) to improve radio
reception.
The ET Manager Remote Antenna Kit includes:
• Permanent Mount Antenna
• Mounting bracket
• Mounting screws
• 15 feet of RG8X cable with N style male con-
nector and BNC male connector
• Self-fusing silicone sealing tape
Follow these steps when installing an optional external
antenna:
1. Identify a mounting location that will:
a. Allow antenna to be mounted vertically.
b. Improve radio reception.
2. Install the mounting bracket or prepare the
mounting surface.
3. Remove protective cap, mounting nut and
washer from the antenna.
4. Insert bottom of antenna into the mounting
surface.
5. Reattach mounting nut and washer to the bot-
tom of the antenna.
2. Installation
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Figure 9. External Antenna Installation
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