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Each tubing section is inserted 4" into the next larger tube. Assembly is easier if the overlaps in the
tubing sections are pre-marked. A dark color felt-tip marker works well. Measure and mark 4" from
the end of each tube without the slit using a marker so it will be clearly visible.
Locate the 15 Element Clamps.
Refer to
Figure 11
for element clamp sizes and locations. Slide the clamps over each section
before putting them together. Align the clamps on each section facing the same direction. For final
assembly, all the clamps should be positioned very close to the top of each section and the body of
the clamp should be positioned between the slits as shown in
Figure 9
.
Making sure dirt or grass does not adhere to the sections to be joined, insert the marked end of an
element tube into the next sized element tube until the 4 inch mark on the element tube is even with
the top of the larger element tube section. Position one of the element clamps at the very end, but
not hanging over the edge. Make sure the body of the element clamp is positioned between the slits
and tighten securely. Repeat the procedure with the marked end of the elements and the other
element tubes using one of the
element clamps as you work your
way up the antenna length.
Continue mating the smaller
tubes inside the larger ones.
Double-check the vertical
sections you have just assembled.
Using a felt tip pen, measure and
mark the antenna sections as
shown in
Figure 10
. Position one
of the
DXE-ECL-2250
clamps at
the very end, but not hanging
over. Make sure the body of the
clamp is positioned between the
slits and tighten securely. Repeat
the procedure for the sections
using the Element Clamps as
shown in
Figure 11
.
Figure 10
Element Clamp
Quantity
DXE-ECL-0500
- Element Clamp
1
DXE-ECL-0625
- Element Clamp
1
DXE-ECL-0875
- Element Clamp
2
DXE-ECL-1000
- Element Clamp
2
DXE-ECL-1250
- Element Clamp
1
DXE-ECL-1500
- Element Clamp
2
DXE-ECL-1750
- Element Clamp
2
Figure 9
DXE-ECL-2000
- Element Clamp
2
DXE-ECL-2250
- Element Clamp
2
