SETUP
already on the antenna, remove it.
Refer to Figure 1.
3
The AV- 14AVQ should be assembled and
tuned using the instructions supplied with the
antenna. The following section describes the
preparations for the installation of the MK-80 to
the AV-14AVQ.
PREPARATION
1. Assemble the antenna using the supplied
instructions. Figure 1 on page 4 of the
AV-14AVQ manual gives approximate
dimensions.
2. In addition to normal assembly, hose
clamps need to be placed above each
of the black covers on the traps.
These will provide extra strength to
the traps for the additional weight of
the MK-80.
a. Place one of the hose clamps supplied
with the MK-80 directly above the
black ABS cover of trap 11-10.
Figure 1 on page 4 shows the
location of this trap.
b. Place one of the hose clamps supplied
with the MK-80 directly above the
black ABS cover of trap 14-15.
Figure 1 on page 4 shows the
location of this trap.
c. Place one of the hose clamps supplied
with the MK-80 directly above the
black ABS cover of trap 15-20.
Figure 1 on page 4 shows the
location of this trap.
d. Do not place tubing section M5
onto the antenna. If this section is
3. Place the assembled MK-80 onto the
assembled AV- 14AVQ antenna. The 1
1/8" x 17" tubing has been fitted to
accept the AV- 14AVQ.
4. Secure the tubing in place by tightening
the hose clamp placed on the MK-80
in step 5 of the assembly section.
5. Follow the instructions given to choose a
mounting location for the antenna.
NEVER INSTALL AN ANTENNA
NEAR POWER LINES.
TUNING
Place the antenna in its final operating location
for tuning. Connect an SWR analyzer to the
antenna with a suitable length of 50 Ohm coax.
An SWR meter and radio may be used instead
of an analyzer.
10,15,20 METERS
Tune the AV-14AVQ according to the
instruction manual. Figure 1 on page 4
gives the dimensions for operation on 10,
15, and 20 meters. Remember to start with
the 10 meter band.
40 METERS
The antenna length above the 20 Meter
trap is the frequency adjustment for 40
below for proper tuning. Follow the steps
below for proper tuning. Never cut the
capacitance spokes on the rounded ends.
