Tarheel Antennas MFJ-1792, Instruction Manual

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MFJ-1792/1793 Instruction Manual Vertical Antenna
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26- Assemble the Loading coil assembly by placing six of the 27" long spokes into the ring
assembly. Tighten the 6-32 x 1/4" screws until the spokes are snug.
See Figure 9.
27- With the help of another person, move the antenna to the location of the ground pole.
Place the swivel base mount over the ground pole, while the antenna is still laying on the
ground, and tighten the U-bolts.
WARNING
: Do not allow the ground pole to pass beyond the edge of the base
mount
.
RAISING THE ANTENNA
WARNING :
Be especially careful when moving or mounting this antenna. The
weight and length of this antenna can cause a loss of balance if
handled by an inexperienced person, or if a capacitance spoke
accidentally becomes snagged on a gutter, a tree limb,
or any other object.
28- Attach two of the guy wire sets to their ground position. Use the third set as a pulling
wire to help raise the antenna into position.
29- Insert the 10-32 x 1 3/4" screw into the hole provided on end A of Tube 6. Thread a
10-32 nut over the screw and tighten. This will help to secure the loading coil.
30- Slide a hose clamp over the top of the antenna. Insert the base of the 80 meter
loading coil into end A of Tube 6 (1 1/8" tube). Place the solder lug under the hose clamp
and secure it well.
Make sure that the Loading Coil is secured in place !
WARNING:
DO NOT TRY TO LIFT THE ANTENNA BY YOURSELF !!
GET HELP FROM AT LEAST ONE OTHER PERSON. SERIOUS
INJURIES ORDEATH CAN RESULT IF THIS ANTENNA FALLS
ON YOU !!
31- With the help of at least one other person. Start walking the antenna in a straight
line toward the base, while the other person pulls in the same direction with the third guy
wire set. When the antenna is completely up, the two sets of guy wires will be almost
snug. Hold the antenna base while the other person fastens the third guy wire in place.
NOTE: DO NOT SECURE GUY LINES
COMPLETELY AT THIS TIME !!