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VHF Antenna Replacement for the T 5 Mini Dog Device | TT 15 Mini Dog Collar

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This content provides detailed information on the VHF antenna repair of your T 5 Mini Dog Device or TT™ 15 Mini Dog Collar.

Tools Needed

  • T-6 screwdriver

  • PH1 Phillips-head screwdriver

Parts Needed

Step 1    Clean Device

Use a small brush mild liquid dish soap to clean the exterior of the device. Ensure that the device is clean and dry before proceeding to step 2.

Step 2    Remove Protective Cover

  1. Using the T-6 screwdriver, remove the 4 screws from the L-shaped clamp plate protecting the VHF antenna.
    NOTE!: The highlighted section in the image below is the location for the short screw.  
    Image showing back of dog collar.

  2. Remove the clamp plate from the device and set screws and plate aside.  Note that one screw is shorter than the others.
    Rear of dog device with clamp plate removed.

Step 3    Remove VHF Antenna

  1. Use the PH1 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screw securing the VHF Antenna and set aside.
    Rear of device pointing to screw that holds in VHF antenna.

  2. Remove the antenna by carefully pulling it through the antenna guide.
    Removal of VHF antenna from antenna collar. 

Step 4    Install Replacement Antenna

  1. Use both of your hands to align and secure the antenna guide, pushing the replacement antenna back through the guide holes. This may require some moderate force to push the antenna through each guide hole.Installing VHF antenna through antenna guide.

  2. Secure the antenna to the device with the antenna screw using the PH1 Phillips-head screwdriver.
    NOTE: The antenna should orientate so that it fits flush into the antenna channel. This will result in the ring terminal being flush with the threaded opening where the antenna screw is inserted.Back of dog device with arrow pointing to VHF screw.

Step 5    Install and Secure Clamp Plate

  1. Using the T-6 screwdriver, install the short screw in the marked hole below.
    Back of dog device with arrow pointing to location where short screw should be installed.
  2. Install the remaining screws.
    Back of dog device with arrows pointing to where remaining screws should be installed.

You have now completed the process of replacing the VHF antenna on your dog device.

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