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The main antenna is almost completely
assembled when you get it. All you need
to do is separate the antennas (the
x-shaped part) from the reflector (the
bars with the plastic.)
Find the wingnuts roughly halfway
between the outer edge of the main
antenna and the center and loosen them
slightly. Pull the antenna away from the
reflector until it cannot go any further.
Tighten the wingnuts to keep the antenna
separated from the reflector.
You will need to do this with both
assemblies. There are two wingnuts on
each assembly.
OPENING THE ELEMENTS
BEFORE YOU START
This antenna has a lot of parts and assembly will take you 10-15 minutes even if you are an experienced
technician. Here are some tips to make things go more quickly:
Keep everything pointing and facing the same way:
While it doesn’t make a lot of difference which end
is up when you’re all done, you’ll find that assembling the antenna goes a lot faster if you make sure
the front of all the elements faces the same way, and the tops are all on top.
Don’t overtighten.
The antenna is made of aluminum and will dent or tear if pressed too hard.
Careful with the elements
. Always hold the antenna by the aluminum tubing and not by the elements, which
are prone to bending. If you do accidentally bend an element, it can be gently bent back into place.
A second person isn’t a bad idea.
There are times where an extra pair of hands will help the job go
more smoothly.
