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MA5V

Five-Band High-Performance

Mini-Vertical Antenna

951495 (8/01)

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for MA5V

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Page 2: ...MA5V Five Band High Performance Mini Vertical Antenna 951495 8 01 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 3: ...btain the services of a professional installer MOUNTING The MA5V accepts mast diameters to 2 0 OD 5 1 cm To prevent injury and minimize ground losses always mount at least 10 12 feet above the surface For best DX performance mount high and in the clear Because of its light weight the MA5V may be roof mounted with conventional TV hardware However avoid installing near conductive guy wires these may...

Page 4: ...44 8 SS flat washer 12 45 321045 Aluminum spacer 2 68 053368 156ID x 1 4 long black vinyl cap 4 77 050077 3 8 x 7 8 black plastic cap 5 93 195393 Radial rod clamp 8 411 030411 9 16 1 1 4 worm clamp 2 BA MA5VBA MA5V base tube 1 BB MA5VBB MA5V insulated base section 1 BC MA5VBC MA5V tube BC 1 BD MA5VBD MA5V tube BD 1 EA MA5VEA MA5V element A 1 EB MA5VEB MA5V element B 1 EC MA5VEC MA5V element C 1 ED...

Page 5: ...o place with the other Photo 6 Winduntilthelastturnfalls1 2 fromtheoppositemountingstud Turnsshould be tight with no open areas between windings Install the remaining cable clamp and secure in place with a flat washer and nut Photo 7 Step 2 Install Mounting Hardware Find two extruded aluminum V blocks and the mast mount hardware kit GOMNIHK Open the plastic bag and separate the smaller 1 4 hardwar...

Page 6: ...wo 1 3 4 screws 31 two lockwashers 41 one flat washer 44 and three nuts 11 Slide the drilled and slotted end of the element over the mast and align the mounting holes Photo 14 Install the 1 3 4 screw in the upper mounting hole Secure in place with a lockwasher and nut this screw is longer than necessary because it also supports the optional 6 Meter add on kit when purchased and installed Install t...

Page 7: ... Find the 10 12 Meter resonator assembly MA5VRA and the 15 17 Meter resonator assembly MA5VRB Also find four small worm clamps 07 and two nuts 11 Locate the lower of the two resonator mounting holes on upper element tube MA5VBD 21 1 2 below top lip of tube Mount the 10 12 Meter coil assembly as shown in Photo 19 using a nut resonators are labeled by band Install a worm clamp loosely on each end In...

Page 8: ...mast in a pinwheel pattern Photo 22 Insert two whips in upper opposing clip pairs as shown in Photo 20 Loosen hardware and remove coax pigtail for easier installation Once inserted tighten hardware securely and re install coax pigtail Insert two whips in the lower set of clips and secure Attach all safety warning labels included with your antenna This completes assembly of the MA5V 5 band vertical...

Page 9: ...from a defect Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty does not extend to any products which have been subject to...

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