Step-By-Step Assembly
NOTE: When unpacking your antenna, check
the inside of all tubing for parts (clamps, in-
sulators, smaller tubing, etc.). To conserve
space during packing, these smaller articles are
put inside large pieces.
Select the two boom sections (1 1/4" x 72")
and boom-to-mast brackets.
Assemble the two halves of the boom-to-mast
bracket by placing the 1/4" x 3/4" screws in the
four outside holes as shown in Figure
1. DO
NOT tighten at this time.
Slip the boom sections into the boom-to-mast
bracket until they meet in the middle. Make
certain the drilled holes on the reflector end are
on top and close to the boom-to-mast bracket,
then tighten the bolts securely.
NOTE: The reflector portion of the boom has
holes drilled in it for the beta match. Make sure
they are on top when you tighten the boom-to-
mast bracket. See illustration in this manual.
Place a 11/4" caplug on each end of the
Insert the two U-bolts into the boom-to-mast
bracket and start the 5/16" nuts and
lockwashers.
DO NOT tighten at this time.