Step 3: Unfold the tetrapole
Make sure the tetrapole locks into place. Do
not attach the downlead yet!
Note: VHF elements have been removed from this
illustration to show the tetrapoles more clearly.
Tetrapole
Step 4: Attach the mast clamp insert
Find the U-bolt and mast clamp insert (see
the illustration to the left). Put the U-bolt
into the mast clamp insert with the teeth of
the mast clamp insert facing the closed end
of the U-bolt.
Insert the U-bolt into the mast clamp on
the antenna and loosely thread the 1/4”
hex nuts onto the U-bolt. The teeth on
the mast clamp and the teeth on the insert
should be facing the same direction.
Do not tighten the hex nuts yet.
Mast
clamp
U-bolt
Mast clamp insert
Step 5: Install the transformer and coaxial
downlead
Attach the transformer to the coaxial downlead (not included).
Find the 10/32” hex nuts and washers in your hardware bag.
Transformer
lead
Tetrapole
stud
Use them to attach the transformer to the
bottom of the antenna at the studs on
tetrapole.