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Now, it is time to place the arm to arm Intermediate

Kevlar Support cords as shown in fig.9

Front of beam

Support Cords are mounted between
the two arms in front of the beam.

Note: Coax Standoffs are on

the back of the beam

VHQ BEAM ORIENTATION

Fig.9

Summary of Contents for VHQ HEX

Page 1: ...se it s always best to have experienced hams to help you and a couple of helping hands as well Please use the caution you would use with any antenna installation and place the antenna in a clear area...

Page 2: ...re store and purchase The box contains the following 6 sets of Support Arms spreaders wire guides installed 6 wire antenna elements one for each band 1 completed center post with coax standoffs attach...

Page 3: ...will notice each part is clearly marked and identified Most people find that painting the fiberglass spreader arms prevents UV damage to the arms and we suggest you use an outdoor paint such as Rust...

Page 4: ...in future steps You can put your mast in a bucket filled with sand and place your mast in an upright position should you not have a suitable support As a first step place the base plate on your mast o...

Page 5: ...Keep all rod ends equal distance from radius of hub approximately Fig 2...

Page 6: ...hown in the picture below And then tighten the two set screws as shown Fig 3 Fig 3 Place the medium fiberglass rods into the open ends of the larger diameter rods Repeat this for the smaller diameter...

Page 7: ...Fig 4...

Page 8: ...am is starting to take shape With the help of another person pull the arms together as shown in fig 5 and secure the arms to the center post with the supplied Kevlar supports and repeat this for all a...

Page 9: ...Insert S Hook into the end of each arm Then to center post eye bolt Secure end S Hooks with band clamps Close open ends of S Hooks once installed Fig 5...

Page 10: ...r set first and working your way away from the center post to ultimately install the 20 meter set last as shown in fig 7 Be sure to pass each wire thru the wire support on each arm You also should att...

Page 11: ...Fig 8...

Page 12: ...the arm to arm Intermediate Kevlar Support cords as shown in fig 9 Front of beam Support Cords are mounted between the two arms in front of the beam Note Coax Standoffs are on the back of the beam VHQ...

Page 13: ...s and connect to the center post as shown in fig 10 The VHQ Hexbeam is now ready to be mounted Inspect the antenna and make sure all your work is secured Due to flexing of the arms you may have to mak...

Page 14: ...INSTALLATION Add band clamp to middle spreader arm Slide up the arm until slack is removed from the cord then tighten band clamp Connect s hook to top eye bolt Fig 10 Completed VHQ Hexbeam Ice Cords...

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