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WEATHER SATELLITE
RECEIVER ANTENNA

Ramsey Electronics Model No. WSR-ANT

Now you can bring in those hard to get satellites without
the need of an automated antenna, or having to run up
on the roof! This circularly polarized antenna will allow
you to receive a satellite from horizon to horizon without
repositioning! A perfect match for our WSR-1 Weather
Satellite Receiver.

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Made from PVC pipe for durability and weather proofing

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Turnstile antenna for horizon to horizon reception with a
clear picture and no repositioning!

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All parts included for antenna

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Details given on how to mount antenna on a stand or
chimney

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Clear concise manual, easy to follow and assemble

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Troubleshooting guide to help you with any problems

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WSR-LNA recommended with this project.

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Will work for any weather satellite receiver, but designed
with the WSR-1 in mind.

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Summary of Contents for WSR-ANT

Page 1: ...perfect match for our WSR 1 Weather Satellite Receiver Made from PVC pipe for durability and weather proofing Turnstile antenna for horizon to horizon reception with a clear picture and no repositioni...

Page 2: ...s QRP Series HF CW Transmitters CW 700 Micro Memory CW Keyer PA Series VHF and UHF Power Amplifiers Packet Computer Interfaces QRP Power Amplifiers RAMSEY MINI KITS Many other kits are available for h...

Page 3: ...00 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction to the WSR ANT 4 Pipe Diagram 6 Wiring Diagram 7 Parts List 8 Notes on Assembly 9 Assembly Steps 10 Mounting Ideas 14 Building a Stand 14 Chimney Mounting 16 Trouble...

Page 4: ...and cons that you can go by when choosing a suitable antenna The crossed Yagi antenna is a popular form of antenna for polar orbiting satellite reception This antenna is about the size of a TV antenna...

Page 5: ...lls and peaks due to polarization of RF signals These are tough to assemble out of household equipment and it is very difficult to bend the wires perfectly but are widely available through weather sat...

Page 6: ...WSR ANT 6 Element 2 1 x 23 1 2 Element 1 1 x 23 1 2 Reflector 2 1 x 23 1 2 Reflector 1 1 x 23 1 2 1 1 2 to 1 Reducer 1 1 2 x 24 Base 1 x 1 3 4 seperator 1 x 2 1 2 seperator 1 1 2 Endcap...

Page 7: ...WSR ANT 7...

Page 8: ...8 piece of RG62 75 ohm coax cable Miscellaneous 4 21 pieces of stiff buss wire Mounting hardware for F connector Optional not required WSR LNA or other preamp that fits within 1 1 2 PVC Stuff required...

Page 9: ...means it can receive signals that are polarized in the same direction as itself If we accidentally reverse two of our connections the polarization is reversed as well as the directionality and we will...

Page 10: ...destroying your antenna over time Use semi fine sandpaper to clean the areas that are to be glued together before applying glue You can also use specialized cleaning agents which are also available i...

Page 11: ...ner insulation about 3 8 inch back from the end of the wire 5 Pull the insulation off and twist the wires together 6 You can now solder all of your connections 6 You will want to perform the above pro...

Page 12: ...as well 12 Solder the two outside shield wires on the connected cables together 13 Solder another piece of 21 wire to the outside shield wires for the other half of your lower reflector dipole 14 At t...

Page 13: ...f the four dipoles The straighter you make the dipoles inside these pipes the better Orient the dipoles so that they cross one another see page 6 23 You can glue each of these dipole arms into their r...

Page 14: ...volts at 100 000 Amps lightning Needless to say the LNA the WSR 1 and your coax cable were not designed to power New York City Consider lightning protection if it is within your budget or make sure t...

Page 15: ...gh Make sure and seal this hole with sealant before completion The X joint holds the antenna mast in place as well as all three legs You will also need 3 2 1 2 long pieces of pipe to join the 30 or 60...

Page 16: ...anchors First line up the antenna with the chimney If the upper portion of the chimney is larger than the lower you may need to mount a block of wood at the base to make the antenna mast plumb Drill...

Page 17: ...her manuals for more suggestions With this kit it is possible that the elements have been shorted together You may want to disassemble the antenna and test this theory out Also check your WSR LNA for...

Page 18: ...rchase Defective parts will be replaced promptly at our expense If you suspect any part to be defective please mail it to our factory for testing and replacement Please send only the defective part s...

Page 19: ...ue to construction methods To assist customers in such situations Ramsey Electronics Inc reserves the right to solve their needs on a case by case basis The repair is 18 00 per half hour regardless of...

Page 20: ...y Steps 10 Mounting Ideas 14 Building a Stand 14 Chimney Mounting 16 Troubleshooting Guide 17 Other Information 17 Price 5 00 Ramsey Publication No MWSR ANT Assembly and Instruction manual for RAMSEY...

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