Tuning
Your antenna is now ready for tuning. Remove it from your assembly area and mount it on a temporary
mast at least 8 feet off the ground. Using a SWR analyzer or radio and SWR meter, check for
a dip in swr at or about 220.000 MHZ. You should see a dip in the SWR. If not, Check all connections
and retest. If the dip is too low in frequency, move the loop ends in toward the boom. Move each side the
same and keep them both the same distance from the boom. If the dip is too high in frequency, move the
loop ends out away from the boom. It is not necessary to tighten the clamps each time for tuning. Once
the dip is centered where you want it, tighten the clamps on the tubes. Do not use a wrench or powered
device to tighten the clamps. A nut driver or screwdriver is plenty to do the job.
Move out to shift frequency down
The antenna is now ready for mounting on your pole or tower. Route the coax along the boom
and mast. Secure it using cable ties or electrical tape. Check the antenna over one last time to
make sure everything is in place and secure. If you haven’t already, Place the plastic end caps
over the end of the booms.
ALWAYS
have a friend over to help you install the antenna. The antenna is very lightweight
but it is awkward to handle.
NEVER
try to install this antenna near power lines or place it anywhere that it can contact
power lines if it were to fall.
Tape coax to boom
and mast when mounted
at its final loacation
