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Permanent Mounting Assembly
The Permanent Mounting Assembly (
DXE-TW-PMP
) consists of insulator rod attached to an
aluminum tube using stainless steel hardware. The assembly can be installed with or without the use
of concrete. Though concrete will provide a more secure, permanent
base for your antenna, it will be difficult to remove or re-position later.
The assembly should be inserted about 24” into the ground, exposing
24” of the assembly above ground.
It is suggested that the antenna be tried in an area using the permanent
mounting assembly in a hole in the ground before concreting, in case
the antenna needs to be moved later. Once you are sure of the location
for the antenna, the Permanent Mounting Assembly can be concreted
into place, if desired.
Warning
: The fiberglass insulating rod is
not
hammer-proof.
Do not
pound the Permanent Mounting Assembly into the ground like a
stake.
Permanent damage to the fiberglass insulating rod could occur.
If it is necessary to drive the assembly into the ground, first remove the
fiberglass insulating rod using a 5/32” Allen wrench and a 7/16” socket.
Drive the aluminum permanent mounting tube into the ground using a
rubber mallet. Alternatively, a conventional hammer can be used if a
wooden board is laid over the aluminum mounting tube before striking.
Antenna Bottom Section
Unfold the two arms on the Antenna Bottom Section
(
DXE-TW-BAS-BTM
) until they are perpendicular to the
center tube as shown. Once the arms are in place, hand-
tighten the knobs to keep them in place.
Insert the bottom section into the Quadrastand as shown.
Once in place, hand-tighten the knobs in place to hold the
bottom section securely. (This example uses the
Quadrastand).
