DX Engineering 6-BTV - Chapter 5 - Basic BTV Assembly; Assembling Vertical Aluminum Antenna Sections & Element Clamps; Hustler 4 BTV - Package Contents & Assembly; Hustler 5 BTV - Package Contents & Assembly

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Chapter 5 - Basic BTV Assembly
Assembling Vertical Aluminum Antenna Sections & Element Clamps
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Hustler
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4 BTV - Package Contents & Assembly
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Hustler
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5 BTV - Package Contents & Assembly
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Six Blade Spider for the 4-BTV and 5-BTV only
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Three Blade Spider for the 5-BTV only
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80 Meter Resonator and Whip Installation for the 5-BTV and 6-BTV
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Hustler
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6 BTV - Package Contents & Assembly
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Hustler
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Base Assembly
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Optional Fiberglass Strengthening Tube
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Mating the Vertical Sections to the Base Section
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Installing Radials & Feedline on the Hustler® Base
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Coax RF Choke
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Basic Tuning
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Assembling Vertical Aluminum Antenna Sections & Element Clamps
Note: JTL-12555 Jet-Lube
™
SS-30 Anti-Oxidant should be used between all antenna element
sections. Jet-Lube
™
SS-30 is an electrical joint compound to affect a substantial
electrical connection between metal parts such as telescoping aluminum tubing or
other antenna pieces. It ensures high conductivity at all voltage levels by displacing
moisture and preventing corrosion or oxidation.
When assembling any telescoping aluminum tubing sections you should take the following steps:
1. Make sure the edges are smooth and not sharp. Deburring may be necessary, since burrs and
shavings can occur on seams as well as edges. All surfaces need to be completely smooth to
allow easy assembly of tubing sections.
Caution
Aluminum tubing edges can be very sharp.
Take precautions to ensure you do not get accidentally cut.
The raised particles and shavings that appear when the aluminum tubing is machined are
referred to as burrs, and the process by which they are removed is known as deburring.
Deburring is a finishing method used in manufacturing. Aluminum tubing is machine cut on
both ends and machine slit as needed. Although Hustler
®
manufactured aluminum tubing is
machine cut, you should further assure that there are no ragged edges or protrusions.
Use the DXE-22166 Slim Grip Deburring Tool, or the DXE-22600 Deburring Tool with
Extending Handle and Extra Blades for this operation.
2. Clean the inside of the aluminum tubing to clear out any dirt or foreign material that would
cause the aluminum tubing sections to bind during assembly. Do not use any type of oil or