INSTALLATION
This antenna fits a 2" O.D. mast. A 2" O.D.
galvanized pipe is recommended for a sturdy mast.
Mount the antenna in the clear. Surrounding objects-
particularly power lines and other objects of
considerable mass or length - are detrimental to the
performance of the antenna.
WARNING
Do not allow any part of the antenna to touch
power line. This could cause severe burns or
fatal injuries.
Select the boom-to-mast backup plate (Item No. 6), the
boom-to-mast clamp (Item No. 5) and the four (4)
1/4"-20 x 3/4" bolts, 1/4" lockwashers and nuts (Item
Nos. 32, 33 & 34).
Place the boom-to-mast clamp on the boom as shown
in Figure 2. The front and rear boom sections should
meet in the middle of the boom-to-mast clamp. Use the
1/4"-20 x 3/4" bolts in the outside holes. Leave the
inside holes for the two (2) U-bolts, which will be used
later for mounting the mast. Select either the vertical or
horizontal mounting position. Adjust the boom
accordingly before tightening the bolts securely.
When mounting the 214FM with an HF beam antenna
on the same mast, the 214FM should be on top. If the
214FM is to be vertically polarized, separation of the
two antennas should be at least 2 feet. If the 214FM is
to be horizontally polarized, separation should be at
least 6 feet.
The mast, if metallic, should never be run completely
through the. plane of tire elements. A vertically
polarized 214FM may be mounted at the top of a
metallic mast as shown in Figure 1. Horizontally
polarized mounting will not be affected by the mast.
The antenna can be mounted either vertically or
horizontally for FM or SSB/CW operation respectively.
Circular polarization can be obtained by using two
yagis. For information about which polarization to use,
consult local Amateurs who use the frequencies you
desire.
Select 3/16" x 39 1/2" R1 aluminum rod (Item No. 7).
Use a pencil to place a mark at the center of the rod
(19 3/4" from either end). Place two more marks 5/8"
from each side of the center mark.
NOTE: Clamps shown in vertically-polarized
mounting configuration.
Place a #10-24 x 1 1/2" eyebolt (Item No. 27) into the
RI slot as shown in Figure 3. Slide the RI through the
holes and the eyebolt until the outer two marks on the
RI are visible on each side of the boom. Slip on an
aluminum half washer (Item No. 23), a lockwasher
(Item No. 30) and a #10 nut (Item No. 31). Tighten it
just enough to hold the rod securely. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN You
should not be able to twist or
move the element if tightened enough.
STEP-BY-STEP ASSEMBLY
Remove the parts from the carton and check them
against the Parts List and the illustrations.
