What are Maintenance of antenna carried out on board ?

  1. Before starting any maintenance of the antenna, ensure that power is removed from the equipments and the main fuses are removed.
  2. All antenna should be kept clean, salt deposits removed and feeder as well as brackets checked regularly.
  3. Insulation must also be checked for cracks and any damage.
  4. Antenna should also be Grounded.
  5. An antenna rigging plan should be available showing The position of the antenna.
  6. A spare antenna should be kept always for emergency use.

AMIT KUMAR

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