Antenna System Test
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Important: Always zero out the DMM before taking a resistance measurement in order to ensure an accurate reading.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the antenna lead-in connector from the radio receiver.
- Measure the resistance from the negative battery cable to the coax, outer conductor connector.
- The resistance measured should be 0.20 Ω or less.
- Test the following when the resistance is greater than 0.20 Ω.
- Base of the antenna for a poor connection to body ground.
- The coaxial cable interconnects for a poor connection or corrosion.
- Test for an open or high resistance from the battery negative cable to the body. Refer to CIRCUIT TESTING and WIRING REPAIRS .
- After finding and correcting the condition, operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Perform the Antenna Checking Procedures after confirming the integrity of the antenna ground.