User manual RAMSEY WSA2M

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] NOTE: Be sure there are no low hanging objects that may be damaged by or cause damage to your Walking Stick (or you!) before holding it up in the air. Also, it is not advisable to hold the antenna up in the air during a thunderstorm or at any time when lightning is a threat. Be aware that some animals such as horses may be spooked by you swinging your antenna around in the air so use caution and good sense!If you are still hearing static you should try different positions for the antenna while you're holding it up in the air. 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. 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. 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. [. . . ] With a little maintenance your Walking Stick antenna will provide you with years of good service. WARRANTY INFORMATION RAMSEY ELECTRONICS WARRANTY APPLIES TO ORIGINAL PURCHASERS ONLY ALL FACTORY ASSEMBLED PRODUCTS ARE WARRANTIED TO BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN PARTS OR WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES TO UNITS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN MODIFIED, MISUSED, ABUSED, OR REPAIRED BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL. PLEASE INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM AND A LEGIBLE RETURN ADDRESS. [. . . ]