UPPER RADIATOR/COIL ASSEMBLY
Refer to Figure 3.
Select the V-2R VHF Coil assembly. The
coaxial cable will attach to this in a later step.
NOTE: Dimension "A" is from the top of the
coil form to the tip of the element. Dimension
"B" is from the bottom of the plastic coil form to
the top of the radial clamps.
Select one No. 10 compression clamp (Item 11)
and install over the slotted tube end of the coil
assembly (Item 8).
Select the
7/8" O.D.
x 24" tube (Item
7)
and
insert the plain end into the slotted tube of the
coil assembly approximately 2". Position the
compression clamp as shown in Figure
5
and
tighten securely.
Select one No. 6 compression clamp (Item 10)
and place over the swaged/slotted end of the
7/8"
tube (Item 7).
Select the
5/8"
x 31" (Item
5)
tube and insert
either end into the
7/8"
tube (Item 7).
Refer to Figure 4. Adjust the
5/8"
x 31" tube so
dimension "A" is equal to 41 1/2" for two meter
operation. Tighten the No. 6 compression clamp
(Item 6) securely.
NOTE: The tuning charts in this manual are ac-
curate. However, due to variation in
installations some minor adjustments may be
required to resonate the antenna on the desired
Select the
5/8"
caplug (Item No. 12) and slip it
over the end of the
5/8"
tube.
Figure 3
Upper Radiator/Coil Assembly
Item
No.
Description
6
Tube, 1" O.D. x 60", slotted
7
Tube, 7/8" x 24" swaged & slotted
8
Coil, 500 watt, VHF
10
Clamp, #6, Tubing
11
Clamp, #10, Tubing
