HF Antenna Setup
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The 7m Integrated Mast Antenna system (IAM-D, pn. ANT-RTL-307005-1) provides an excellent mounting
solutions to deploying the E-Kit included HF antenna system. This combination of antenna systems
provide a multiband antenna field that is both quickly erected and has a small footprint. Both antenna
systems must be installed using the user provided instruction manuals. Additional instructions for using
the IAM-D as a masting system is contained within this document.
HF antenna to IAM-D integration steps:
1. Install the included secondary collar approximately 1’ below the IAM
top collar (Figure 1).
Using the secondary collars lanyards, install included D-ring (or equivalent) then feed the hoist rope thru
the D-ring (Figure 2). Secure the hoist rope to ground stake at the base of the IAM-D. This step should
be completed while erecting the IAM-D after the top cap is installed. This configuration will provide a
pulley system that will allow the HF antenna system to vary in height as required.
2. Once the IAM-D is fully erected and guy lines are tensioned, attach the HF antenna load and
balun to the hoist rope with supplied snap links (Figure 3). Ensure that the HF antenna can be cleanly
pulled up by the hoist rope.
3. Attach the two wire antenna segments to the load/balun assemblies and supplied feedline per
the HF antenna system manuals (Figure 4).
4. Hoist the assembled HF antenna to the required height based on mission requirements (for
additional information on antenna configurations, please reference the supplied manual) and carefully
route and secure the extended HF wire antenna segments to avoid interference with the IAM-D guy
lines. Once the HF antenna is hoisted to the appropriate height, secure the pull side of the hoist rope to
a ground stake or similar item ensuring the HF antenna will not fall.
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