Loop extra wire back around
Don't trim it yet.
Wait for tuning
center
insulator
Each band has a single wire with eyelets on each end. Start with the 10 meter wire and
each band after that will be the same procedure. Unroll the wire and find the center by
folding in half. Have someone hold the ends with eyelets or hook them over something.
Be careful not to kink the wire. If it does kink, simply bend it back straight. Once you find
the center and cut it there. Attach the eyelet end to the match box using the 6-32 x 5/16
screws and lock nuts. Tighten them securely. Thread the other end though the abs
insulators. You will have too much wire when you reach the other side. Thread the wire
ends through the insulator eyelets and center the insulator between the element arms.
Fold the wire back on itself to keep it there for later.
Repeat this for the rest of the bands. Do not attempt to tune any band until all the wires
are in place. 6 meters may be left off if desired. The 6 meter element is routed differently
as shown in the diagram. It makes a diamond shape and a small amount of wire should
hang off the end for tuning. The 6 meter element wire will share the eyelet location with
the 10 meter wire.
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