
2 - Element Assembly
Figure A and B show the steps required for element assembly. Identify
the parts required using the Element Subassembly Parts List. Slide EA
sections over fiberglass insulator (567) until #8 screw holes line up. Insert
screws (231) through holes and secure with lock washer (941) and nut
(11). Insert EB tubes 4” (10.2 cm) into EA slotted ends until they stop
against the EA insert tube and secure with worm clamp (412). Insert EC
tubes 4" (10.2 cm) into slotted ends of EB and secure with worm clamp
(411). Insert LCA coils 4" (10.2 cm) into slotted ends of EC and secure
with worm clamp (411). Insert ED tubes 4" (10.2 cm) into slotted ends
of LCA coils and secure with worm clamp (409). Insert EE tubes into
ED tubes and adjust the element half lengths per Chart A. Secure EE
tube with worm clamp (407). Place plastic caps (77) on ends of EE
ID
Part #
Description
Dimensions
Qty
11
010011
SS Nut
#8-32
2
26
290326
Warning
1
Sticker
41
011941
SS Lock
#8
2
Washer
77
050077
Black
3/8’
2
Plastic Cap
(0.9 cm)
231
010231
SS Machine
#8-32 x 1-3/4”
2
Screw
(4.4 cm)
407
030407
Worm
5/8”
2
Clamp
(1.6 cm)
409
030409
Worm
11/16”
2
Clamp
(1.7 cm)
411
030411
Worm
1-1/8”
4
Clamp
(2.9 cm)
412
030412
Worm
1-1/2”
2
Clamp
(3.8 cm)
567
124567
Fiberglass
1” x 8”
1
Insulator
(2.5 x 20.3)
EA
Aluminum
1-1/4” x 72”
2
Tube
(3.2 x 183 cm)
EB
Aluminum
1-1/8” x 48”
2
Tube
(2.8 x 183 cm)
EC
Aluminum
1” x 48”
2
Tube
2.5 x 183 cm)
ED
Aluminum
1/2” x 48”
2
Tube
(1.3 x 183 cm)
EE
Aluminum
3/8” x 36”
2
Tube
(1.0 x 91 cm)
LCA
LCA
Loading
2
Coil
41
11
941
11
231
231
567
EA
EB
EC
LCA
ED
EE
EA
412
411
411
409
407
77
Figure A
Figure B
26
Element Half Length
X740
2
Center
Element
Frequency
Half Length
(MHz)
Inches
Meters
7.000
250
6.35
7.075
248
6.30
7.150
246
6.25
7.225
244
6.20
7.300
242
6.15