CUBEX MARK II Series - User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS: CUBEX - MARK II Series
Cubex Co., Inc. 06-03 Rev 9
CUBEX
Quad Antennas
MK II – PT3
MK II – PT5
Safety warning
Please read through these instructions completely before starting
your installation.
Antenna work is dangerous. Always wear an OSHA approved
safety harness with the appropriate nylon or wire rope safety
lanyards to protect yourself and your helpers from falls. Also all
helpers on the ground should be wearing hard hats to protect them
from falling objects such as tools etc.
Cubex Co., Inc. has no control over the conditions at the antenna site and therefore can not be
held responsible for any damage or injury to persons or property.
If for any reason you do not understand any part of these instructions, or your installation
is different and these instructions do not pertain to your situation. Do not hesitate to call
Cubex Co., Inc. for assistance at (561) 748-2830
Note: Take precautions when handling and further processing fiberglass material. It
is recommended that gloves be used when working with this material.
Price: $ 4.95 US

Summary

Safety Warning

General Safety Precautions

Read instructions completely before installation; use safety harness and hard hats.

Assembly Process

Initial Assembly Steps

Steps for beginning antenna assembly, laying out castings, and attaching spreader arms.

Spider Assembly Warning

Warning about pre-spread spiders and potential breakage if forced past predefined limits.

Tower Work Safety Reminder

Reminder to use climbing belt or safety harness when working on a tower for safety.

Handling Caution

Caution regarding potential breakage of assembly parts if dropped or impacted against objects.

Antenna Feeding and Matching

Discusses feed-point impedance, matching transformer, and feed line options for the quad antenna.

Physical Structure

Quad Loop Dimensions

Provides an overview of band dimensions for Reflector and Driven Element wires in the quad loop.

Boom Guying Recommendation

Advises on truss guying for booms longer than 8 feet, especially for 2" material, for stability.

Wire Element Work

Wire Preparation Caution

Caution on preventing wire unraveling and handling hot solder during wire preparation.

Wire Element Support

Procedure for applying wire wrap to element arm attachment points for stability and alignment.

Reflector;Director Connections

Describes connecting reflector/director elements using splice or crimp sleeve method.

Alternate Splice Method

Describes an alternate method for connecting element wires using a line splice.

Additional Feeding Notes

Additional notes on feeding methods, SWR, and Baluns for the antenna system.

Technical Specifications

2 Element Quad Dimensions

Provides dimensions for the 2 element quad antenna, per side.

Arm Drilling Dimensions

Details arm drilling dimensions for both Reflector and Driven Element sides of the quad.

CUBEX MARK II Series Specifications

General

Brand	CUBEX
Model	MARK II Series
Category	Antenna
Language	English