TransWorld Antennas
TW8080
TM
TW8080
TM
Instruction Manual
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concrete. Though concrete will provide a more secure, permanent base for your
antenna, it will be difficult to remove or re-position later. The assembly should be
inserted about 12-24” into the ground, exposing 24-36” of the assembly above
ground.
It is suggested that the antenna be tried in an area
using the permanent mounting assembly in a hole in
the ground before concreting, in case the antenna
needs to be moved later. Once you are sure of the
location for the antenna, the Permanent Mounting
Assembly can be concreted into place, if desired.
Warning: The fiberglass insulating rod is not
hammer-proof. Do not pound the Permanent
Mounting Assembly into the ground like a stake.
Permanent damage to the fiberglass insulating rod
could occur. If it is necessary to drive the assembly
into the ground, first remove the fiberglass insulating
rod using a 5/16” Allen wrench and a 7/16” socket.
Drive the aluminum permanent mounting tube into
the ground using a rubber mallet. Alternatively, a
conventional hammer can be used if a wooden board is laid over the aluminum
mounting tube before striking.
3) Assemble antenna. First, attach the bottom section to the middle section,
making sure to slide the pieces completely together. The ¼” slots on the end of
the middle section should engage completely with the stud of the clamp knob on
the end of the bottom section, as shown in step 1 below. Tighten the clamp knob
snugly.
Second, attach the middle section to the top section as shown in step 2 below.
Again, the clamp knob stud should fully engage with the slots on the end of the
top section. Tighten the clamp knob snugly.
