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9. Insert the un-slotted end of tube (J) into the slotted end of tube (I) and proceed as before, using a
#8 x 1 1/4" bolt, #8 lock washer and #8 hex nut.
10. Insert tube (K) into tube (J) as in the previous steps, using a #8 x 1" bolt, #8 lock washer and #8
hex nut.
11. Insert tube (L) into tube (K) as in the previous steps, using a #8 x 1"
bolt, #8 lock washer and #8 hex nut. Note that the upper end of tube (L)
has only slots. Place the small gear-driven element clamp around the
slotted end of (L) and tighten only enough to hold the clamp in place.
12. Place a black (or grey) cap over the end of tube (M) and slide the
uncapped end into the slotted end of tube (L) to a depth of 3 inches.
Tighten the hose clamp around the upper end of tube (L) snugly in order
to hold tube (M) in place.
NOTE:
If a rooftop or other above-ground installation is intended, please read the section entitled
"Above Ground Installations" immediately following the check-out and adjustment instructions
before proceeding.
13. Take the assembled base section (B), slide its lower end over mounting post w/insulator (A) and
align the holes in the tube with the hole through the insulator. Pass a #8 x 2" bolt through the
tube and insulator securing it with a #8 lock washer and #8 hex nut.
14. Raise tube assembly G through M vertically and slide the
lower end of tube (G) into the upper end of 40 meter tube (B1).
Align the holes of tube (G) with those of 40 meter tube (B1),
pass a #8 x 1-1/2" bolt through the holes and tighten securely
with a #8 lock washer and #8 hex nut.
NOTE: DURING THE FOLLOWING STEPS PLEASE REMEMBER THAT A DIFFERENCE IN
POTENTIAL MAY EXIST BETWEEN COAXIAL LINES CONNECTED TO STATION
TRANSMITTING OR OTHER EQUIPMENT AND THE ANTENNA OR THE EARTH
AROUND IT.
IN ORDER TO AVOID A POSSIBLY FATAL SHOCK HAZARD BE SURE THAT THE
FEEDLINE TO THE ANTENNA IS DISCONNECTED FROM STATION EQUIPMENT
BEFORE ATTACHING IT TO THE ANTENNA OR OTHERWISE COMING INTO
CONTACT WITH IT
15. Any length of cable having a characteristic impedance of 50 to 53 ohms may be used to feed the
HF2V.
16. Install the Red Coil (Q) and the Feedpoint Connector (R1) in place as shown below. The Red
Coil and the Feedpoint Connector span over the insulator between Tube (A) and Tube (B). The
Red lead on the Feedpoint Connector connects to Tube (B), the Black lead on the Feedpoint
Connector connects to Tube (A). The coaxial cable from your transceiver connects to the
Feedpoint Connector (R1). The leads connecting the Feedpoint Connector can be bent to
accommodate your installation requirements. To aid in eliminating water damage of the coax,
weatherproof the coax connector when connected to the Feedpoint Connector.
