Revised 14 June 2003
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2ea. Coupling sleeves, boom, 3.25” diameter by 17.75” long.
1 kit Coupling sleeve hardware.
1 assy. Phasing line, dual RG-213/U, approximately 18.5’ long.
1 lot Rivets, closed end, three sizes in individual bags, incl. extras.
1 kit element hardware
1 kit Copper straps and hardware
4 ea. All-stainless hose clamps for mounting hairpins to boom
1 ea. Manual
Carton 2:
1 set Front element tubing
1 set Rear element tubing
Carton 3:
1 set Boom tubing
1 assy. Front hairpin
1 assy. Rear hairpin
Tools required:
Combination wrench, 9/16 inch
Combination wrench, 7/16 inch (2 required)
Phillips #2 screwdriver
Nut driver, 3/8 inch
Hand rivet tool, also known as "pop" or "blind" rivet tool. These are available from tool
and hardware stores. Use the appropriate size nozzle for the size rivet being pulled.
Note:
Riveting hand tools of the $20-35 class are the minimum that will give
satisfactory results when pulling the 5/32” rivets. For a much easier time,
we recommend the Emhart (Pop) model A475. This 2-foot long tool will
easily pull up to ¼” rivets, and costs about $125. To really make life really
easy, particularly if you will be stacking antennas, pneumatic / hydraulic
tools that run on 45 to 90 PSI air pressure are available from outlets like
Harbor Freight for about $75. All prices mentioned are approximate as of
May 2002.
Two small bullet levels
A bridle, or trolley, if using a tram line, for lifting the assembled antenna
A hoisting line, 1/2 inch or larger diameter all-braided nylon
One or more "tag" lines, 3/16 inch or so, for control of the antenna while hoisting, if
necessary
