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48. Line up wire clamp 0.875" 15M with insulator (K), wire clamp 0.750" 15M with insulator (N)
and wire clamp 0.625" 15M with insulator (M) with wire clamp 0.500" 15M with wire (L) and
tighten all clamps making sure the wire is moderately taut but not enough to cause the upper
tubing section to bow. Once tuning is complete, cover the end of the 15M and 6M wires with
Scotch
®
Super 33+ tape to keep water from entering the wire.
49. Slide the uncapped end of tube (J) into the slotted end of tube (I) until 25 inches extends out
from the end of tube (I) and secure with the small adjustable compression clamp (CC).
50. Place the protective cap (AA) on one end of tube (J).
NOTE: In the following steps the antenna will be assembled and raised to its full vertical height. If
the antenna is to be installed in an elevated position where it is unsafe or inconvenient to make
in-place adjustments, the antenna may have to be installed in one piece. It will probably be
necessary to raise and lower it and its supporting structure a number of times to arrive at the
ideal
adjustment on all bands. If so, every precaution should be observed in order to avoid
possible contact with power lines and to prevent structural failure that can cause injury to
persons or property.
WARNING: AVOID POWER LINES!
51. Place the lower end of tube (B) through tube (E) over the insulator on tube (A) with insulator.
Line up the holes and secure it with a # 8 x 2" screw, lock washer and hex nut.
52. Raise the assembly of tube (F) through tube (J) and slide the lower end into tube (E) fastening it
securely with a # 8 x 1-1/4" screw, lock washer and hex nut.
