Ramsey Electronics WSR-ANT, Assembly And Instruction Manual

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WSR-ANT
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Assembly Steps
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1. OK, first things first. Find the buss wire that we have
supplied with your kit. This is the thick, silver, stiff wire. Cut this
piece (if not already cut for you) into four pieces 21 inches long.
Set these aside.
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2. Locate the four pieces of 1” x 24” PVC pipe, as well as the
four end caps. You can glue one end cap onto each of the four
1” x 24” PVC pipes.
Gluing PVC for best strength and to be water proof is not as easy
as it seems. There is more to it than just simple pouring on of the
glue and slapping it all together. If there is any grease or dirt on
the PVC while you are gluing, the area will become a potential
spot for the elements to get inside, 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 in any hardware store.
After the pipe is cleaned, you will want to apply an ample amount
of glue. Go ahead and glob it on. If it is dripping, the quantity of
glue is good. A thin film of glue will lead to gaps which can also be
a path for the elements.
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3. Locate the 1 1/2” x 24” piece of PVC pipe and the 1 1/2” to
1” reducer. Glue these two pieces together.
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4. Glue the 2 1/2” long pipe pieces into the other end of the
reducer.
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5. Glue the 1 3/4” piece of pipe into one of the legs of the ‘X’
joint. (doesn’t matter which leg)
Now we are going to do some wiring with coax cable. Take your
time stripping this cable as you don’t want shorts or opens after
you have glued everything together.