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Printed in Canada 

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The PB-81 Parabeam UHF parabolic screen reflector antenna

 is of modular design for use 

singly or in dual arrays and offers very high gain with extremely low windloading.  It is supplied with 
the necessary installation hardware.  Output terminal is a 75-ohm threaded “F” type fitting. 

Model : PB-81 Instruction Sheet 

PB-81 screen reflectors 

are shipped in two sections and must be assembled prior to mounting 

the feed assembly.  The entire antenna assembly is then raised into position, oriented and secured 
to the mast or tower leg as shown in Figure 1 and overview drawing on page 4. 

Overview 

Materials and tools required 

Mechanical Specifications 

M

ODEL

 

R

EFLECTOR

  

D

IMENSIONS

(I

N

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T

HRUST

**  

 

S

IZE

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FT

Q

TY

 

W

IDTH

 

H

EIGHT

  D

EPTH

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CE

  1/4” I

CE

 

N

ET

 

S

HIPPING

 

PB-81 

8.0 

99.5 

96.5 

18.0 

389 

805 

100 

155 

W

EIGHT

  

*Depth for reflector only 
**Thrust in pounds transferred to supporting structure at 30 PSF 

1.  An appropriate 75-ohm downlead equipped with a 75-ohm female “F” type connector and a 

weatherboot. 

2. Weatherproofing compound. 
3.  A ratchet wrench with 7/16 and 9/16 inch sockets. 
4.  A 7/16 open-end wrench 

Instruction Sheet 

 30569-002 Rev. E 

09/04/08 

Please Note:

 

A qualified structural engineer 

should be consulted prior to mounting an  
antenna on a tower or support structure.

 

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Delhi Antenna Products Division 

Summary of Contents for PB-81

Page 1: ...wn in Figure 1 and overview drawing on page 4 Overview Materials and tools required Mechanical Specifications MODEL REFLECTOR DIMENSIONS IN THRUST SIZE FT QTY WIDTH HEIGHT DEPTH NO ICE 1 4 ICE NET SHIPPING PB 81 8 0 1 99 5 96 5 18 0 389 805 100 155 WEIGHT Depth for reflector only Thrust in pounds transferred to supporting structure at 30 PSF 1 An appropriate 75 ohm downlead equipped with a 75 ohm ...

Page 2: ...nt it to the PB 81 screen frame using the supplied U bolts mast clamps and reinforcing clips as shown in Figure 3 and overview drawing on page 4 Open hardware package 1 This should consist of a minimum of Screen Assembly Use this hardware to assemble antenna halves as shown in Figure 2 Refer to detail at right Figure 2 8 Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 1 2 Hex Head 8 Nuts 1 4 20 Hex 8 Lockwashers 1 4 Split 16 Re...

Page 3: ...nd that the feed must be aligned straight out from the screen perpendicular to the frame Connect the down lead fitting to the antenna output terminal Hand tighten then wrench tighten the fitting not more than 1 6 of a turn Apply a liberal coating of weatherproofing compound to the connection and slide on the weatherboot Locate driver and hardware package 3 This should consist of a minimum of 2 Bol...

Page 4: ...ng them sufficiently to bear the weight of the antenna Caution Take care not to damage the feed assembly or move it out of alignment with the center of the reflector 4 Bolts 1 4 20 x 3 4 4 Nuts 1 4 20 x 3 4 2 U Bolts 3 8 16 4 Washers 3 8 Flat 4 Lockwashers 3 8 Split 4 Nuts 3 8 Hex Locate hardware package 4 This should consist of a minimum of Antenna Mounting Page 4 Overview Drawing Printed in Cana...

Page 5: ...trength is received This is obtained by sliding the azimuth braces in their attachment hardware Figure 5 Two 2 1 4 20 x 3 4 bolts are used to lock the azimuth brace in place and two 2 1 4 20 nuts are used as lock nuts to lock the bolts not shown in picture When alignment is When alignment is satisfactory tighten all bolts and U bolts securely 4 Connect the down lead fitting to the antenna output t...

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