CHA MPAS LITE
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Figure 1. End Fed Inverted
“V”
Configuration.
1.
Select a site to deploy the CHA MPAS LITE End
Fed Inverted
“V”
configuration. The best site
would be a mostly clear area, around 45 feet in
length with a 20-foot tall support (such as a
portable mast or tree) in the center.
2.
Unwind the Antenna Wire (f) from the Line
Winder (b) and position the floating Insulator
Ring (k) approximately in the center of the
Antenna Wire.
3.
Using a Bowline or similar knot, tie the support
line coming from the top of the center support to
the floating Insulator Ring.
4.
Using the support line, haul the center of the
Antenna Wire to the top of the center support.
The center of the Antenna Wire should be no
higher than around 20 feet to form the correct
angle of the Inverted “V”.
5.
Pace off around 22 feet from the center support
and drive the Spike Mount (i) half way
(approximately eight inches) into the ground.
Use a plastic or rubber tent mallet to avoid
damaging the face of the Spike Mount.
6.
Thread the stud at the base of the Matching
Transformer (a) into the socket on top of the
Spike Mount. Tighten by hand until snug.
7.
Place the Terminal Lug (j) at the end of the
Antenna Wire over the Antenna Socket (c) on top
of the Matching Transformer and then thread the
Shackle (l) stud through the Terminal Lug and
into the Antenna Socket. Tighten nut.
8.
Attach a Carabiner (m) to the Insulator Ring at
the Terminal Lug end of the Antenna Wire.
9.
Attach the Carabiner to the Shackle bow. Ensure
the Shackle pin is tight.
The assembly should look
like that pictured in plate (3).
Plate 3. Antenna Wire Connections.
10.
Attach a short length (around 5 feet) of Paracord
to the Insulating Ring at the far end of the
Antenna Wire using a Bowline or similar knot.
11.
Pull the far end of the Antenna Wire to near the
location where it will be attached to the ground.
12.
Drive a Tent Stake (not supplied) into the ground
around three feet beyond the end of the Antenna
Wire.
