INSTALLATION AND GROUNDING
The antenna is now ready to be mounted on your mast. This antenna may be mounted
vertical or horizontal. If you choose to mount the antenna vertical, it is strongly suggested that
you drill the lower elements at their junction and install screws in addition to the hose clamps.
This will prevent the elements from falling if they become loose. You must also install the
element brace on the lower element closest to the boom. This will prevent the element from
swaying which may cause the SWR to change.
A proper ground consist of a ½”x 8’ copper-clad ground rod driven into the ground 12
inches from the base of the supporting structure.
Connect the ground rod to the supporting structure using a #8 or larger copper wire
and commercial non-corrosive ground clamps.
WEATHERPROOFING
Weatherprooof the coax connectors using Coax-Seal or similar substance (not supplied).
Securely tape the RF chokke and feedline to the antenna boom. Later when the antenna
is mounted on the mast, the RF choke should be taped to the mast.
Place a Caplug on the end of each boom.
Place a Caplug on the end of each element.
Plastic insulator
Metal spacer
7/16 clamp
1-3/4 clamp
mast clamp
mast
Driven
element
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