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Three Piece 102" Receiving Elements - WP-102E (Export version)
The 102" Stainless Steel Tapered Receiving Element comes in two configurations. The
ARAV3-1P
has the single piece element and the
ARAV3-1PE
has the three piece element. The three piece
antenna element was manufactured to take advantage of lower export shipping costs.
Assembly is required for the three piece version. The base has the 3/8" thread mount for attaching to
the
ARAV3
, there is a middle section, and the top section has a ball on the end (
Figure 7
).
The sections are connected using the stainless steel couplers with hex Allen screws. Since the whip
is tapered, there are two different sized couplers. The one with a stripe around the middle is drilled
to fit the lower and middle sections together. The other connector has smaller holes for joining the
middle to the upper section.
Lower Coupler Upper Coupler
(Stripe)
Lower Section Middle Section Upper Section
Figure 7 - Three Section Stainless Steel Tapered Whip Antenna
Once fitted together, use the supplied hex Allen wrench and firmly tighten the hex Allen screws.
Firmly install the 102 inch receiving element whip (one piece or three piece) in the top of
the Brass Element Block.
After final testing and setting of jumpers (if needed, see pages 11 and 12 for jumper
information) to enhance weather resistance, place a bead of non-corrosive, marine
grade silicone along the seams where the two halves of the case meet. Leave small
openings in the two bottom seams to allow any condensation to drain.
Do not use sealants that have a vinegar-like smell because they contain acetic acid
which will corrode aluminum. Recommended sealant is the
UMI-82180 - Approved
RTV Sealant
.
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