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ASSEMBLING THE ANTENNA:
1) Connecting the VHF Dipole
a) Remove the foam block covering the bolts and nuts from the
antenna
Main Boom.
b) Remove the nuts and lock washers from the bolts.
c) Connect together the two halves of the
VHF Dipoles, one end is
tapered to slide into the other half as illustrated in (Fig. 1a).
Fig. 1a
d) Connect the
VHF Dipoles onto the antenna Main Boom and slide
the two open ends over the protruding bolts from the antenna
Main Boom. Secure with the two tooth washers and nuts
previously removed. Do not overtighten the nuts onto the bolts
(Fig. 1b).
Fig. 1b
e) Using the
M3 X 14mm Sheet Metal Screw, secure the other
side of the
VHF Dipole to the antenna Main Boom (Fig. 1c).
Fig. 1c
2) Connecting the UHF Dipoles: (Part Labeled “C,” “B” and “A”)
a) On the antenna
Main Boom, you will see the letter “C” embossed
on the boom; attach the
Dipoles labeled “C” to the Main Boom
using the two
M3 X 12mm Bolts and Nuts. (The “C” from the
Dipoles should be facing up.) Do not overtighten the bolts (Fig. 2a).
Fig. 2a
