C463 Multiwire Broadband Dipole Antenna (2–30 MHz)
15-00463-901 Issue 1, September 2005
Page 9 of 11
Attaching the antenna to the masts
Figure 7: Masts and antenna
To attach the antenna to the masts:
1
Pass a halyard through the insulator at each end of the antenna, then tie it off on
itself.
1
Fit a wire rope grip to secure each knot.
1
Raise both ends of the antenna approximately 1.5 m above the ground.
Connecting the coaxial cable
To connect the coaxial cable:
1
Connect the coaxial cable to the balun.
1
Wrap the connector with self-amalgamating PIB (Rotunda 2501) or EPR (3M
Scotch™ 23) tape.
1
Cover the self-amalgamating tape with an overlay of high-quality electrical tape
(3M Scotch™ 33+, or similar) to minimise aging of the self-amalgamating tape.
1
Provide strain relief for the coaxial cable (see
).
NOTE
Ensure each knot is tight and will not come undone under tension.
NOTE
The coaxial cable should hang clear of the antenna.
mast
halyard
antenna
insulator
wire rope grip
pulley
D-shackle
