Install 40m - 30m Return Loop:
Install the Element Return Mounting Bracket:
(For Retrofit Kit ONLY)
Note:
The element return bracket comes installed when ordered with a new antenna.
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Drilling instructions
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Measure & mark the boom to install the return bracket per Drawing 7, 8 or 9.
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Secure the return bracket firmly in place with some type of clamp (Picture 1).
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Make sure to level the bracket with respect to the driven element bracket using
either a level or actually mounting the element and eyeballing it.
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Drill four 5/16” holes, two in from each side, through the bracket and the boom
using the pre-drilled pilot holes in the bracket as a guide (Picture 1).
Warning: Make sure that the bracket does not slip or twist while drilling.
Keep the drill straight while drilling to produce a clean round hole.
It may be helpful to drill both holes for one bolt and then install
that bolt providing more positive alignment for the second hole.
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Install the two 5/16” bolts with Nylok nuts & tighten. These bolts should fit as
snug as possible in the holes.
Note: For the 2 element boom only you will need to move the mast plate from its original
position in the center of the boom to make room for the return bracket. It can be lo-
cated in any of the four (4) positions indicated in Drawing 7. It only needs to be
moved enough to clear the return bracket.
If you will be installing the optional 6m
passive element - only positions #2 or #3 can be used.
SteppIR Antennas 40m - 30m Dipole Kit
10
4 8 .0 0
5 0 .2 5
4 8 .0 0
4 .2 5
19 6 .5 0
4 8 .0 0
4 8 .0 0
2 .2 5
9 4 .0
1 0 2 .5 0
2 5 .0 0
2 0 .7 5
Driven
Reflector
Director
Return
3 Element
Drawing 8
8" splice
.75
12.00
48.00
.75
18.60
Director
Driven
Return
4
2
1
3
18.60
2 Element
Drawing 7