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3)

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Attach 4 eyebolts and nuts to the PVC pipes at the hole drilled 1 foot (30.5  cm )

below the top of the pole (Figure 8c).

4)

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Install 4 3/8 in. bolts, washers, and nuts to the PVC endcaps to make the feet of

the poles (Figure 8d).

5)

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Firmly push on the PVC endcaps to one end of each bottom section of the poles

(Figure 8e). [Note: Using glue to put on the endcaps is optional. The resistance alone

is probably enough to hold them in place].

6)

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Attach each 5-foot (1.52 m) section (top and bottom pole) together with the PVC

coupler. Firmly press both poles into the coupler. [Note:  Glue is again optional as the

friction will hold the poles together. If you choose to glue the coupler in place ONLY

GLUE ONE SIDE. The two sections of each pole must be able to be taken apart].

7)

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Attach each end of one dipole antenna (the end insulator) to the top of one PVC

pole through the hole drilled near the top. Attach using extra wire or rope and leave

about 1 foot between the insulator and the top of the pole.

Field Setup

Setting up the Antenna

1)

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Lay out each dipole antenna flat on the ground with the ends of each dipole

facing in the EAST-WEST direction (Figure 9a). Separate each dipole by about 20

feet (6.3 m). When the antenna is completely setup, the dipole wires are

HORIZONTAL to the ground and the ends are pointing in an EAST-WEST direction.

IMPORTANT: for correct phasing of the antenna, make sure that each antenna is

oriented the same direction. That is, the side of the dipole that has the center

conductor soldered to it MUST be pointed toward the same direction (EAST, for

example).

2)

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Using one  25 ft. (7.6 m) section of rope, loop it TWICE through an eyebolt

(Figure 8c). Tie loops into each end of the rope.

3)

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One person holds up the pole straight while one or two others attach the rope

loops to the tent stakes and push them into the ground (Figure 9b). Push them in at an

angle where the top of the stake faces away from the pole. Once the pole is fairly

secure, push the foot of the pole (protruding bolt) into the ground if possible. This

will add stability.