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Ensure the coaxial cable going through the P-clamps is properly aligned and has the coaxial cable
loop as shown in
Figure 8
.
Tighten all the parts holding the P-clamps and coaxial cable in place.
Bottom View Top View
Figure 8 – Center-T with Strain Relief Assembly& Coaxial Cable Attached
Figure 9 – Dipole Wire Leg Installed on Center-T
Attaching Dipole Wire to the End Insulators
The end of each dipole leg wire is woven through an end insulator as shown in
Figure 10
Note the
way the wire is woven through the End Insulator, especially the side where the antenna wire (dipole
leg) is coming from. There is a dip or cupped out area to assist in a smooth wire transition point.
Both of the dipole leg ends should be measured and cut longer than necessary so final length
adjustments may be made by sliding the wire and then pulling it tight again. Excess can be wrapped
back toward the Center-T. Once tuning is completed at low power, and the dipole leg wires are cut
to the length you want them, the dipole leg wires should look like the bottom picture in
Figure 10
.
Wrapping and soldering is not required.
Dipole Wire to Center-T
Figure 10 - Dipole Wire & End Insulator
