Figure
Reflector Element
( ) Loosely assemble a small set of element-to-boom brackets on the longest end of the
Assembly
boom as shown in Figures 3 and 4. Do not forget the
1/4
" - 20 x
3
/8"
anchor screws with their
associated square nuts as shown in Figure 4. Position the bracket 3
1/4
" from the tip of the
boom to the center of the bracket. This will be the Reflector end of the boom.
NOTE: The following steps will be done one at a time. Do them first for one side of
the boom, then for the other side.
() Select the R-1 section of tubing (1'/." x 46"). Slip the R-1 section into the bracket
assembled on the boom. Tighten the screws to hold the R=1 section securely but do
not tighten the anchor screw at this time.
( ) Check to see that the Reflector element will lie in a plane horizontal to the earth
when the antenna is mounted on your mast. Do this by observing the position of the
element with respect to the boom-to-mast bracket. Make any adjustments necessary
keeping the center of the bracket 3'/." from the tip of the boom then tighten the
anchor screws securely.
Compression Take care when measuring the tubing lengths for your mode of transmission. Place the
Clamps clamp near the end of the tube with the joint even with the slot in the tube. Tighten the clamp until
the inner tube cannot be turned in the outer tube.
Do not over tighten the compression
NOTE: To save time, loosely assemble all of the compression clamps and their
appropriate hardware before beginning further installation of the antenna.
