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    GENERAL INFORMA TI ON The DB404 series is a heavy duty , light weight antenna for use where an omni-directional or an elliptical radiation p at- tern is desired. OPTIONAL RADIA T I ON P A TTERN One important feature of the DB404 series antenna is that it permits the user to adapt the antenna to changing coverage requirements. When the dipole elemen[...]

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    Bulletin 095022-000 • Revision K • September 2003 • Page 2 of 2 DB404 Broad Band Antennas Andrew Corporation DB404 SERIES INST ALLA T I ON I NSTRUCTIONS 1. Remove the antenna from the shipping box and ensure that all p arts are on hand and that there is no physical damage. 2. Inspect the antenna feed assembly output connector to determine tha[...]