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Each tubing section is inserted 4" into the next larger tube. Assembly is easier if the overlaps in the
tubing sections are pre-marked. A dark color felt-tip marker works well. Measure and mark 4" from
the end of each tube without the slit using a marker so it will be clearly visible.
Locate the 10 Element Clamps.
Refer to
Figure 9
for element clamp sizes and locations. Slide the clamps over each section before
putting them together. Align the clamps on each section facing the same direction. For final
assembly, all the clamps should be positioned very close to the top of each section and the body of
the clamp should be positioned between the slits as shown in
Figure 7
.
Making sure dirt or grass does not adhere to the sections to be joined, insert the marked end of an
element tube into the next sized element tube until the 4 inch mark on the element tube is even with
the top of the larger element tube section. Position one of the element clamps at the very end, but
not hanging over the edge. Make sure the body of the element clamp is positioned between the slits
and tighten securely. Repeat the procedure with the marked end of the elements and the other
element tubes using one of the element clamps as you work your way up the antenna length.
Continue mating the smaller tubes inside the larger ones. Double-check the vertical sections you
have just assembled.
Using a felt tip pen, measure
and mark the antenna
sections as shown in
Figure
8
. Position one of the
DXE-
ECL-28SS
clamps at the
very end, but not hanging
over. Make sure the body of
the clamp is positioned
between the slits and tighten
securely. Repeat the
procedure for the sections
using the Element Clamps
as shown in
Figure 7
.
Reference
Figure 9
for the
completed antenna assembly.
Figure 8
Element Clamp
Quantity
DXE-ECL-10SS
- Element Clamp
1
DXE-ECL-12SS
- Element Clamp
1
DXE-ECL-16SS
- Element Clamp
2
DXE-ECL-20SS
- Element Clamp
2
Figure 7
DXE-ECL-24SS
- Element Clamp
2
DXE-ECL-28SS
- Element Clamp
2
