Spiderbeam 160m Vertical Model 160-18-4WTH
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160-18-4WTH Manual, Ver. 1.7 17-JULY-2021
Now extend segment #4, taking care that the spiraling wire does not tangle with the
lower guy ropes.
Continue by extending segments #3 and #2 as above.
Now the pole is fully extended.
Temporarily tape the vertical wire to segment #1 using electrical tape. This will hold the
wire in place while you fasten the guy ropes.
First tie the 4
lower
guy ropes to their ground stakes, which should be located about 7m
to 9m (23
’
to 30
’
) away from the pole. Farther is better. Leave them a little loose and
for now,
don’t worry if the pole is
not perfectly straight.
Now tie the 4
upper
guy ropes to the same ground stakes, also leaving them a little bit
loose for now.
After guying the pole,
continue winding the wire down the last segment as follows:
Loosen the straps (or ropes) which secure the pole to the wooden base stake, just
enough so that you can slide the pole about 3
cm (1”) away from the stake.
Remove the tape which was temporarily holding the wire to segment #1.
On the final segment, segment #1, you will change the winding method, winding about
10 to 12 turns per meter, with windings spaced about 8 to 10cm (3 to 4
”
) apart.
When you approach the connector of the RCB-1, temporarily secure the wire to the pole
using electrical tape. The wire appears to be a little to
o long. That’s OK.
NOTE: If the wire was too short, unwrap the turns of wire on Segment #1 and wrap
again, spacing the turns a little farther apart.
Extend the wire about 3cm beyond its connection point, cut it, and remove 3.5cm (1
⅜
”
)
of insulation from the end of the wire.
Connect the wire to its connection point. Do not forget that you will most likely be
adjusting the wire’s length later
, so DO NOT COAT IT WITH ANY INSULATING MATERIAL.
Remove the electrical tape that was used to temporarily fasten the wire to the pole.
Re-tighten the straps (or ropes), securing the pole to the wooden stake once again.
This completes this section of the installation.
Remaining Work:
Adjusting all guy ropes
Fastening the top-hats to their ground stakes
Attaching the radials
Tuning the antenna
