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ID

Part #

Description

Dimensions

Qty

35 170035

Aluminum

2-1/2”

4

V-Block

(6.3 cm)

82 010082

Hex

1/4-20 x 1”

16

Bolt

(2.5 cm)

84 010084

SS Lock

1/4”

18

Washer

(0.6 cm)

99 014399

SS Lock

1/4”

18

Nut

(.6 cm)

207 010207

SS Flat

3/8”

8

Washer

(.95 cm)

208 010208

SS Lock

3/8”

8

Washer

(.95 cm)

209 010209

SS

3/8”

8

Nut

(.95 cm)

326 290326

Danger

1

Label

506 324506

Aluminum

8” x 5-1/4” x 3/16”

2

Bracket

(20.3 x 13.3 x .5 cm)

542 194542

Alu Mounting

8” x 8” x 1/4”

1

Plate

20.3 x 20.3 x .6 cm)

588 014588

SS Hex

1/4” x 3-1/2”

2

Bolt

(.6 x 8.9 cm)

618 194618

Alu Mounting

6” x 12” x 1/4”

1

Plate

(15.2 x 30.5 x .6 cm)

3209 013209

U-Bolt

2-7/8”

4

(7.3 cm)

10

Figure 8A

Figure 8

The X9 boom to mast clamp is designed to be mounted on the

tower/mast so the built in boom shelf feature can be utilized. Following this
suggestion, if possible, will simplify antenna installation.

Reference Figure 8 for assembly of boom to mast clamp. Required

hardware is listed in the Boom to Mast Clamp Assembly Parts List. Form
the boom shelf by attaching the lower boom bracket (506) to the mast plate
(542). Attach mast plates (542 & 618) to mast using U-bolts (3209) and V-
blocks (35).

Place the boom on the boom shelf during installation. Loosely

attach the top boom bracket (506) to the mast-plate (542) and to the lower
boom bracket (506) as shown in Figure 8A. This allows the boom to be
moved back and forth for tower top element mounting.

When all elements are securely mounted to the boom and the

feed system is in place, line up the 2 holes in the top of the upper boom
bracket (506) holes with the corresponding 2 holes in boom section BC.
Insert bolts (588) and tighten in place. Next, tighten the 8 bolts, securing
the upper and lower boom brackets. Tighten the 4 bolts connecting the
upper boom bracket to the mast plate.

Attach good quality coax with a PL-259 connector to the X9

matching network. Route the coax as shown in Figure 7C. Form a drip-loop
with the coax and secure the coax to the boom. Insure PL-259 connector
is waterproofed with a good quality sealant after it is attached to the matching
network.

506

588

84

99

99

84

82

588

84

99

326

506

6-Boom to Mast Clamp Assembly

209

208

207

35

99

209

208

207

207

208

209

3209

3209

209

506

542

208

207

209

208

207

618

35

35

35

Boom Shelf

82

84

209

208

207

209

208

207

Summary of Contents for BIG THUNDER Series

Page 1: ...20 15 10 Meter Nine Element Beam 951471 9 98 COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION ...

Page 2: ... Location of the antenna is very important Surrounding objects such as trees power lines buildings and other antennas will interact with an HF Yagi To minimize the effects of surrounding objects mount the antenna as high and in the clear as possible Metallic guy wire within 30 feet of this antenna should be broken with strain insulators to improve performance 40 Meter Add On Kit The X940 40 meter ...

Page 3: ...2 5 x 13 3 x 0 3 cm 2 ____ 330885 Brush 1 ____ T2 17 10 meter Director Trap 43 cm 2 ____ T4 19 15 meter Director Trap 48 cm 2 ____ T6 20 3 4 15 Meter Director Trap 52 7 cm 2 ____ TD 16 1 2 10 Meter Director Trap 42 cm 2 ____ MNX79 Matching Network 42 cm 1 ____ BA 2 1 2 x 84 Drilled Aluminum Tube 6 4 x 213 cm 1 ____ BB 2 1 2 x 72 Drilled Aluminum Tube 6 4 x 182 cm 1 ____ BC 2 1 2 x 54 Drilled Alumi...

Page 4: ... Tighten these nuts in place before assembling element bracket halves The 1 4 flat washers 1 8 thick 529 are used on brackets as spacers Figures 4A 4B 4C The Boom may be placed on a flat surface with all brackets laying flat on the surface This will allow all brackets to be fastened in line with each other When tightening the hardware refer to Figure 4A and tighten all bracket hardware in this ord...

Page 5: ...D 588 588 509 99 99 99 99 99 99 82 84 82 84 85 85 509 588 509 99 99 99 99 99 509 82 84 82 84 85 85 509 592 84 84 82 82 Leave out until Step 9 82 84 592 82 84 85 85 82 84 588 504 84 99 99 99 99 99 84 84 509 84 504 504 564 82 84 82 84 85 564 99 99 84 84 82 592 82 Leave loose for Step 5 ...

Page 6: ...is constructed entirely with 058 inch wall tubing This creates a tight transition between tubing sections with the closest possible fit and better ice loading characteristics than antennas constructed with thinner wall tubing Elements 3 4 5 and 6 have fiberglass center sections Reference figures 5A 5B and5C for proper assembly After mounting element end caps 53 77 punch a small hole 1 4 in the bot...

Page 7: ... 36 4 Tube 1 9 x 91 cm EV X79EV Aluminum 1 x 36 4 Tube 2 5 x 91 cm EW X9EW Aluminum 7 8 x 12 1 Tube 2 2 x 30 5 cm EX X9EX Aluminum 1 2 x 32 2 Tube 1 3 x 81 cm EY A34SEF Aluminim 1 x 5 1 4 2 Tube 2 5 x 13 3 cm T6 T6 15 M 20 3 4 2 Trap 52 7 cm TD TD 10 M 16 1 2 2 Trap 42 cm T2 T2 10 M 17 2 Trap 43 cm T4 T4 15 M 19 2 Trap 48 cm TD T4 T2 T6 Limited Warranty Cushcraft Corporation 48 Perimeter Road Manc...

Page 8: ...6D 6E 6F show the hardware required to attach each element to the element bracket Position each element center mark equidistant between each Cush A Clamp Leave the Cush A Clamps loose on the Log Cell Elements 3 4 5 6 until the feed straps are attached in Step 5 There are three sizes of Cush A Clamps Tighten each clamp until the element tubing can no longer rotate inside the Cush A Clamp The lock w...

Page 9: ...ed straps the tuning tube insulator and the matching network Figure 7 illustrates the 3 pairs of feed straps FL1 FL2 FL3 Refer to the Feed System Subassembly Parts List for the hardware required to install the straps Slide a feed strap insulator 832 on to each pair of feed straps to space and insulate the straps Elements may be rotated slightly during feed strap attachment Tighten Cush A Clamps on...

Page 10: ... listed in the Tuning Tube Insulator Subassembly Parts List Slide the insulator toward tuning tubes EZ until tube ends slide into the insulator holes Figure 7B Tighten bolts on boom bracket securing tuning tube insulator in place Reference Figure 7 and position the Tuning Tube Shorting Strap 555 1 2 inch from the tuning tube insulator Adjusting this strap will not have a significant effect on the ...

Page 11: ...mast plate 542 Attach mast plates 542 618 to mast using U bolts 3209 and V blocks 35 Place the boom on the boom shelf during installation Loosely attach the top boom bracket 506 to the mast plate 542 and to the lower boom bracket 506 as shown in Figure 8A This allows the boom to be moved back and forth for tower top element mounting When all elements are securely mounted to the boom and the feed s...

Page 12: ...eye of each turnbuckle Place three loose cable clamps 24 onto the cable end Reference Figure 9 and place the cable clamp saddle over the load bearing cable The load bearing cable is the cable that attaches to the boom end Feed the cable through a turnbuckle eye Run the cable back through the cable clamps Place three additional cable clamps on the end of the cable Feed the cable through the other t...

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