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Covers warnings, planning, location, mounting, and grounding for safe and effective installation.
Detailed instructions and diagrams for assembling the radial rings onto the base assembly using specific hardware.
Instructions for attaching the matching network bracket, securing the network, and inserting radial rods.
Guide on attaching aluminum L-brackets and plastic insulators to the antenna tubes (BB and BC) as per diagram.
Steps for assembling the radiator tubes (BD, BC, BB) and securing them with worm clamps.
Instructions for placing and loosely attaching aluminum stub clamps on the antenna radiator.
Detailed process for assembling the 6 and 10 meter stubs, including inserting rods and securing with clamps.
Guide for assembling the 12 and 15 meter stubs, including inserting rods and securing with worm clamps.
Instructions for installing the X-hat rods onto the BD tube using brackets, washers, screws, and nuts.
Steps for assembling the BT1 and BT2 traps and integrating them into the main radiator assembly.
Instructions for fitting and tightening screws for the 40 meter spoke hats and installing spoke caps.
Guidance on assembling the 80 meter spoke hat, inserting spokes, tightening screws, and installing caps.
Instructions for securing the loading coil with an aluminum clamp and connecting the wire jumper.
Steps for attaching the antenna base to the mast using mounting plates, U-bolts, and clamps.
Procedure for connecting the coaxial cable, using a connector boot, and sealing the connection.
Detailed technical specifications for the R9 antenna, including frequency range, VSWR, power rating, and physical dimensions.
Details of the Cushcraft warranty for the R9 antenna, including duration, coverage, and limitations.
| frequency | 6, 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 30, 40, 80 meters |
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| VSWR 2:1 bandwidth 80m | 35 KHz |
| VSWR 2:1 bandwidth 40m | 150 KHz |
| VSWR 2:1 bandwidth 30m | >50 KHz |
| VSWR 2:1 bandwidth 20m | >350 KHz |
| VSWR 2:1 bandwidth 17m | >100 KHz |
| VSWR 2:1 bandwidth 15m | >450 KHz |
| VSWR 2:1 bandwidth 12m | >100 KHz |
| VSWR 2:1 bandwidth 10m | >1500 KHz |
| VSWR 2:1 bandwidth 6m | >1500 KHz |
| VSWR at resonance (typical) | 1.3:1 |
| power rating CW | 1500 Watts (PEP) w/o speech processing, 750 Watts |
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| power rating FM, PSK | 500 Watts |
| vertical radiation angle | 16 degrees |
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| horizontal radiation angle | 360 degrees |
| wind survival | 80 mph (guyed) |
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| height | 31.5 ft max |
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| weight | 25 lb |
| wind surface area | 4 sqft |
| max mast size | 2 inches |