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C. Connect the VHF dipoles to the UHF/VHF
combo box.
Assemble the antenna (continued).
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Pieces Used:
UHF Element
+ B
Combo Box
(6) VHF element
pieces
Find the two longer VHF element pieces with
rounded ends. Insert the hollow end of one of these
VHF element pieces into the bottom hole on one
side of the combo box until it contacts the screw
threads inside this hole. Then screw this element
tightly into place.
Repeat with the second longer rounded-end VHF
element piece on the other side of the combo box.
Combo box,
front
Combo box,
side
Long rounded-end VHF element piece
Combo box,
front
Combo box,
side
Long hollow-end VHF element piece
Find the two long hollow-end VHF element pieces.
Insert one end of each piece into the top holes on
either side of the combo box. Once the hollow end
contacts the screw threads inside this hole, screw
the element tightly into place. Then repeat with the
other long hollow-end VHF element piece.
Combo box, front
Short rounded-end VHF element piece
The two remaining VHF element pieces should have
one rounded end and be slightly shorter than the
other rounded-end pieces.
Screw the threaded end of one of these VHF
element pieces into one of the installed hollow-end
VHF elements.
Repeat with the other remaining VHF element piece
on the other side of the combo box.