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Choose an open location to minimize interference from surrounding objects like trees and power lines.
Mounting bracket accommodates up to 2" O.D. mast; consider rotator and antenna spacing for multiple antennas.
Direct grounding is crucial for lightning, static, and high voltage protection, using #10AWG wire and a coaxial arrester.
Assemble the boom by sliding tube BB into tube BA, securing with a machine screw and worm clamp.
Attach driven element tubes and connector brackets, then the Reddi-Match sub-assemblies using hardware.
Sort elements by size and attach them to the boom according to figures C and D for proper positioning.
Prepare feedline connectors by applying silicone grease to threads and outer shells, then sealing with boots.
Mount the antenna to the mast using the provided plate and U-bolts, ensuring the danger label is visible.
Secure feedline to mast, apply silicone grease to T-connector and PL-259 threads, and seal with boots.
Details include boom length, element length, turning radius, gain, front-to-back ratio, SWR, power, and beamwidth.
One-year warranty against defects in material or workmanship; excludes misuse, neglect, or improper installation.
| Type | Yagi |
|---|---|
| Gain | 10 dBd |
| Number of Elements | 10 |
| VSWR | 1.5:1 |
| Impedance | 50 Ohms |
| Polarization | Horizontal |
| Radiation Pattern | Directional |