SteppIR Antennas
2112 116th Ave NE #1-5, Bellevue, WA 98004
Tel: 425.453.1910
www.steppir.com
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7. TAKING THE ANTENNA DOWN
To disassemble the Vertical Radiator, turn the Reel Crank counter-
clockwise to wind the Wire/Cord back onto the Wire Reel. Keep an eye
on the Pole Tip Tensioner and do not let the tension become too great.
If it does, loosen the Cord Lock/Drag Knob and adjust the tension. As
you continue cranking the cord will eventually exit the Pole Tip Tension
Pulleys and free fall to the ground. Ensure it does not become tangled
or caught on anything as you wind all of the Wire/Cord onto the Wire
Reel for storage. Leave about 6” of cord loose with it still through the
wire guide and lock the wire reel using the Wire Reel Lock/Drag Knob
(4a)
. Hook the loose cord end to the Cord Hook
(4b)
and loosen
the Cord Lock/Drag Knob
(4a).
Turn the Reel Crank Handle
clockwise until the cord is taut and lock the Cord Lock/Drag Knob
(Stowing the Wire/Cord on both the CrankIR Unit and Tunable Radial
Unit so it will not come off the reels will save you a lot of grief from
tangles.) Remove the vertical telescoping pole, take the Tip Tensioner
off and place them in the bag. If you aren’t putting it in the bag you
can just leave the Tip Tensioner attached to the telescoping pole to
make setting up even more convenient next time.
Remove and store the radial(s).
If you have the optional Radial Reel, turn the crank until all the wire is
on the Wire Reel
and lock the Wire Reel Lock Knob This keeps
the wire off the ground when putting it away and prevents tangles and
kinks. Next, release the bungee cord(s) supporting the radial wire and
then release the Cord Reel
by loosening the Cord Lock/Drag Knob
to allow you to reel the cord onto the cord reel until the pulleys are
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