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40  Meter 
 Vertical  
 Antenna 

 

         COM-40VA

 

 
       COM-40VA-INS-Revision 0a 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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 COMTEK SYSTEMS 2010 

P.O. Box 1491 - Akron, OH 44309-1491 USA 

Phone: (800) 777-0703 

Technical Support and International: (330) 572-3200 

Fax: (330) 572-3279 

E-mail: Info@comteksystems.com 

Summary of Contents for COM-40VA

Page 1: ...cal Antenna COM 40VA COM 40VA INS Revision 0a COMTEK SYSTEMS 2010 P O Box 1491 Akron OH 44309 1491 USA Phone 800 777 0703 Technical Support and International 330 572 3200 Fax 330 572 3279 E mail Info...

Page 2: ...lement 1 Element Clamp Stainless Steel for 1 5 8 and 1 3 4 antenna elements 2 Element Clamp Stainless Steel for 1 7 8 and 2 antenna elements 2 Stainless Steel Saddle for 2 V Bolts for customer supplie...

Page 3: ...ith the ground around it Use a level as you fill the hole to be sure the pipe is straight Allow to set overnight Your location landscape and ground conditions may require different mounting solutions...

Page 4: ...ineering DXE P8A Penetrox A Anti Oxidant should be used between all antenna element sections Penetrox is an electrical joint compound to affect a substantial electrical connection between metal parts...

Page 5: ...minum element 5 Assemble the vertical sections as shown in Figure 1 using the stainless steel element clamps allowing a four inch overlap between the element sections Slide all the clamps over each se...

Page 6: ...reads is approximately equal Any V Bolt should be tightened evenly from side to side with an equal amount of thread above each nut 8 Connect the center conductor of your coaxial feedline to the studde...

Page 7: ...g it raises the frequency The top element section is made moveable by loosening the element clamp and then sliding the upper element section of the antenna either closer to the base of the antenna or...

Page 8: ...e in writing The above warranties shall not extend to any products or parts thereof which have been subjected to any misuse or neglect damaged by accident rendered defective by reason of improper inst...

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