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Mating the Vertical Sections to the Base Section
CAUTION: Attempting final assembly without proper precaution can be dangerous.
You should have someone help you steady the vertical antenna sections during
mating with the base section.
Slip the completed antenna sections onto the base section as shown below. Set A1 dimension to the
required spacing as shown in the charts below. Tighten the element clamp.
4-BTV and 5-BTV Approximate Starting Dimensions
Type of Installation
A1
On a roof with 4 ft. pipe and radials
2-1/8"
On metal tower w/radials dropped 45º
2"
Ground Mounted - No Radials
0"
Ground Mounted with Radials
0"
6-BTV Approximate Starting Dimensions
Type of Installation
A1
On a roof with 4 ft. pipe and radials
2-1/8"
Ground Mounted - No Radials
0"
Ground Mounted with Radials
0"
(BTV base shown mounted to the optional DX Engineering Tilt Base)
