SteppIR 80m Dipole, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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SteppIR Antennas - Dipole
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Prepare the Telescoping Fiberglass Element Support Tubes (EST)
Locate:
● Dark green fiberglass telescoping poles (Figure 7) *
● Two black rubber boots with clamps
● Rolls of black electrical tape **
● Rolls of black silicone self-curing tape **
● Your tape measure
* Dipole — 2 poles
** The quantity of tape provided will depend
on the number of elements. Large rolls are
20 ft, small rolls are 10 ft.
Note: The steel reinforcing rings on the first two pole sections provides extra strength in potential
high wind conditions.
The green fiberglass poles are all assembled in the same manner, and when extended, become element
support tubes (ESTs) for the flat strip copper beryllium elements themselves. The copper-beryllium
strips are shipped retracted inside their element housing unit (EHU).
Repeat the following procedure for each telescoping pole
Telescope a pole to full length by pulling each section out firmly in a twisting motion until it is ex-
tended as far as possible. Each segment is tapered and should lock securely in place when fully ex-
tended. Pole lengths may vary but, when fully extended, each pole must be at least
17 feet 8 inches
in length as measured from the butt end of the pole to the tip (Figure 7). Verify the length for each
pole before installation or wrapping the joints.
If a pole comes up a little short (1/2” to 1”) try collapsing the
pole and starting over, this time aggressively “jerk” each sec-
tion out instead of twisting. The pole cannot be damaged and
you may gain a minimum of 1/2” or more. If you have trouble
collapsing the pole try carefully striking one end on a piece of
wood or other similar surface placed on the ground.
Figure 7
17’ 8” min
Electrical Tape
Silicone Tape
Rubber Boots