In addition to the capacity-hat assemblies,
select the following parts:
Assemble these parts as shown in Figure 2.
Determine Dimensions "A" from Figure
Use the 11/2" aluminum extension straps,
#1024 x 1" bolts and #10-24 hex nuts to
extend the sleeve spacer insulators to 7
inches.
Assemble the element with the drain holes of
the 20 meter trap facing toward the ground.
Also, adjust sections D-3 and D-4 to the
dimensions shown in Figure 2.
The beta match will not be used in this con-
figuration, so the beta match assembly from
the Explorer 14 may be completely removed.
This includes Items 21 and 37 (two), beta
shorting clamp assembly, beta support clamp,
and insulator assembly and all other hardware
used to connect these assemblies together.
See Figure 8, of the Explorer 14 manual.
Tighten all clamps and brackets that were pre-
viously loosened.
Figure 2 Antenna Dimensions for Operation of the Explorer 14
at 7 MHz
