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Maco Antennas Comet User Manual

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COMET
MACO Antennas, A Division of Charles Electronics, LLC
302 S. East Street, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053
Copyright © 2009 Charles Electronics LLC All Rights Reserved
www.macoantennas.net
(815) 244-3500
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Maco Antennas Comet Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMaco Antennas
ModelComet
CategoryAntenna
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Assembly Overview

General Assembly Guidelines

General advice on tightening hardware and locating parts accurately during assembly.

Element Cap Placement

Instructions for placing colored plastic caps on the boom ends.

Boom and Mast Mounting

Boom Section Assembly

Instructions for joining boom sections and sliding them into place.

Boom-to-Mast Plate Mounting

Details on attaching the boom-to-mast plate using U-bolts and hardware.

Element Assembly and Reflector Wire

Element Dimensions and Preparation

Provides dimensions for driven and director elements and mentions critical fiberglass length.

Reflector Wire Installation

Detailed steps for creating and installing the critical reflector wire loop.

Gamma Match Mounting and Adjustment

Horizontal Gamma Match Setup

Instructions for mounting the horizontal gamma match components.

Vertical Gamma Match Setup

Instructions for mounting the vertical gamma match components.

Gamma Adjustment Procedure

Notes on adjusting SWR, capacitor, and slider positions for tuning.

Safety Precautions

High Voltage Overhead Warning

Warning about the dangers of overhead power lines during installation.

General Installation Safety

Advice on required skills, professional assistance, and regular inspections.

Electrical Storm Warning

Precaution against erecting antennas during storms or lightning.

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