Use and Care Manual

3) Install the matching transformer
using two small flange nuts and
four washers from the hardware
bag. Make sure to place the leads
between the two washers on each
post. Tighten the flange nuts to
secure the leads. See Figure 3.
4) Flip the antenna over and unfold all
of the long VHF elements until they
lock into place. Be sure the elements
are locked into position and are flat
and parallel to each other. Unfold
the UHF elements. See Figure 4.
5) Insert the plastic end caps. Use a
rubber mallet to gently tap them into
the antenna booms to secure them.
If channels 2 – 6 are not required,
skip steps 6 and 7.
6) Install the included VHF element
assembly on the bottom side of
the antenna at the rear end with
the large screw and nut. Unfold the
elements until they lock into place.
See Figure 4.
7) Insert the low-band element
extensions into the element sleeves
and secure with the small screws
and nuts. Attach to the rear VHF
elements. See Figure 5.
ASSEMBLY
For use on channels 7 – 51,
follow steps 1 through 5.
For use on channels 2 – 51,
complete steps 1 through 7.
1) Remove antenna and hardware
bag from carton. Unfold the
tetrapoles and the shorter VHF
elements on underside of the boom.
Make sure they lock into place.
See Figure 1.
2) Insert the U-bolt into the mast clamp
insert, and then into the mast clamp
on the antenna. Loosely thread the
large flange nuts onto the U-bolt.
See Figure 2.
DO NOT TIGHTEN THE FLANGE NUTS
AT THIS POINT.
Figure 5
After
Before
Top
Bottom
Holes to Align Holes to Align
Figure 1
Tetrapoles
VHF Elements
UHF Elements
Mast Clamp
Figure 2
Large
Flange
Nuts
U-Bolt
Mast Clamp
Insert
Mast Clamp
PARTS LIST
Washer (4)
Small Flange Nut (11)
Mast Clamp Insert
U-Bolt
Matching Transformer
Large Flange Nut
for U-Bolt (2)
Large Screw
Small Screw (8)
Element Extensions (4)
Element
Sleeves (4)
VHF Antenna Assembly
VHF Element Assembly
End Cap (2)
Matching
Transformer
Location
VHF Assembly Location
Figure 3
Connect matching transformer here
Tetrapole
VHF Element
Assembly
Figure 4
UHF
Elements
VHF Rear
Elements
ATTACHING ANTENNA TO MAST
Loosen U-bolt nuts. Slide U-bolt over
mast. Point small end of antenna
toward stations and tighten securely.
ATTACHING THE COAX
Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the
matching transformer. The connection
should be finger tight. The coaxial
downlead may be secured to the mast
with tape or plastic wire ties.
LOW BAND VHF KIT
TOOLS REQUIRED (not included):
Flat Head Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
Crescent Wrench or Pliers
Rubber Mallet