Select the DE2 sections (1" x 51", Item No. 9)
and slip the end with the 1/4 inch hole into the
end of the DE1 sections. Align the holes and
fasten securely with a 1/4"-20 x 1 1/2" bolt,
lockwasher and nut (Item Nos. 29, 32 & 34). See
Figure 3.
Select the DE3 sections (7/8" x 55", Item No.
8) and slip the drilled ends into the open end of
the 40-meter element insulators. Line up the
holes and secure using #10-24 x 2" bolts,
lockwashers and nuts (Item Nos. 35, 40 & 38).
Select the 40-meter element insulators (Item No.
16) and slip each onto the ends of the DE2
sections which were previously installed. Line up
the holes in each part and secure using #10-24 x
2" bolts, lockwashers and nuts (Item Nos. 35, 40
& 38).
Figure 3 Assembly of the Driven
Element
