Spiderbeam 160m Vertical Model 160-18-4WTH
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160-18-4WTH Manual, Ver. 1.7 17-JULY-2021
We strongly suggest reading this entire manual BEFORE beginning to work.
CHAPTER
CONTENTS
PAGE
1.0
Description and Theory
5
1.1
Antenna Description
5
1.2
Required Space
5
1.3
Material Description
6
2.0
Construction
7
2.1
Pole Preparation
7
2.1.1
Tips for Clamp Set Assembly
7
2.2
Wooden Base Stake Preparation and Installation
8
2.3
Attaching the Pole to the Base Stake
8
2.4
Raising the Pole for the First Time
9
2.4.1
Raising and Clamping the Pole Segments
9
2.4.2
Using the Optional Guy Belt Set
10
2.4.3
Using 6mm Rope Stubs instead of Guy Belts
10
2.5
Mounting the Radial Connection Box
11
2.6
Measuring and Cutting Ropes and Wires
12
2.6.1
Table of Measurements
12
2.6.2
Cutting Wire and Ropes
13
2.7
Preparing the Radials
13
2.7.1
Preparing Radial Wires
13
2.8
Preparing the Top-Hat
14
2.8.1
Preparing Top-Hat Wires
15
2.8.2
Connecting the PVDF Monofil Line to the 2
nd
Top-Hat Insulator
16
2.8.3
High Power Option (>1kW)
17
