CHA 40/20 FD
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Plate 3. Fan Dipole Center Connections.
6.
Attach a Carabiner (h) to the Insulator (g) at the
center end of the other 7 MHz Antenna Wire (e).
7.
Attach the Carabiner to the Top Eyebolt (b).
Plate 4. Paracord Attachment.
8.
Attach the Insulator at the center end of one of
the other 14 MHz Antenna Wire to the same
Carabiner from the previous step.
9.
Connect both of the Spade Lugs from steps (8)
and (9) to the same Antenna Connection (c) on
the other side of the BALUN (a) by placing a spade
lug around the bolt on each side of the washer,
forming a “V”, as show
n in plate (3). Tighten the
wing nut finger tight.
10.
Using a Bowline or similar knot, attach the end of
one of the lengths of Paracord (i) to the end
Insulator on one of the Antenna Wires, as shown
in plate (4). Repeat for the other Antenna wire.
11.
Connect the Coaxial Cable to the Coaxial Cable
Connection (d) on the bottom of the BALUN.
12.
Raise the BALUN to near the top of the Mast (k)
or other support. Figure (2) show a typical
method of suspending the BALUN using an
eyebolt, suspension line, and cleat.
Mast and
mast hardware are not included. Other methods
of suspension can be used.
When tightening the wires in the followings steps,
the wires should have very little sag - but should not
be taut. Also, be sure the wires are not tangled with
each other at the top of the BALUN.
13.
Pull the 7 MHz Antenna Wire until it is fully
extended and near the desired end location.
14.
Drive a Tent Stake (m) into the ground around
three feet past the end of the Antenna Wire.
Attach the Paracord from the end of the Antenna
Wire to the Tent Stake using a round turn and
two half-hitches or similar knot.
15.
Pull the 14 MHz Antenna Wire until it is fully
extended and perpendicular to the 7 MHz
Antenna Wire from step (13).
