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Attaching Ground Radial Wires to the Radial Plate
Using the 20 sets of supplied 1/4" stainless steel hardware (Bolt, Flat Washer, Star Washer, Split
Washer, Nut) connect the optional ground radial wires to the
DXE-RADP-3
Radial Plate as shown
in
Figure 2
. Additional hardware kits are available (
DXE-RADP-1HWK
) that contain 20 sets of
Radial Plate Hardware.
Depending on the number of radial wires used, space them out evenly around the Radial Plate. The
Radial Plate will accommodate up to 60 radial wires (60 laser drilled holes), or up to 120 radials if
doubled up.
Radial Wire
Pattern
Figure - 2 - Radial Wire Hardware Installation
Tilt Base to Mounting Pipe
Install the Tilt Base to the 2" OD (
maximum
) mounting pipe using two
DXE-SSVC-2P
V-Clamps
allowing approximately 7" clearance between the bottom of the tilt base plate, to the top of the
DXE-RADP-3
Radial Plate as shown in
Figure 3
. The standard 1-1/2" galvanized water pipe (with
its 1.9" OD) is just fine for this application and can usually be found at your local home building
supply store. Make sure the Tilt Base and optional
DXE-RADP-3
Radial Plate are oriented
correctly for the direction you wish to tilt the antenna. Tighten the clamps evenly so the length of
the exposed threads is approximately equal. Any clamp should be tightened evenly from side-to-
side with an equal amount of thread above each nut.
Figure - 3
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