Pacific Antenna PAC-12 User Manual

PAC-12 Kit Contents
Part Quantity
Screws: 8/32 x 3/8” 8**
Screws: 8-32 x 5/16” 2
Screw: 8-32 x 1/4” 1
#8 internal tooth washers **
#8 solder lug ring terminals 6
Bolt: Aluminum, 1/4-20 x 1.5” 1
1/4” internal tooth washer 1
Nut: Aluminum hex, 1/4-20 1
Stainless wing nut, 1/4-20 1
BNC connector 1
BNC mounting plate 1
Stranded wire red and green 3”
#18AWG enamel wire for standard coils or **
Tinned copper wire for multi-band coil **
Ground coupling radial kit 1 1
Feed point insulator PVC tube 1
Feed point insulator end caps 2
Full size coil kit and **
2 Compact coil kits or **
Multi-band coil kit **
Aluminum Rods 12” 2
Aluminum hex coupling nut 1
72” telescoping antenna 1
Antenna whip adapter 1
Ground spike 1
Tools Needed
Soldering iron
Phillips screwdriver
Wire stripper
Wrenches, 7/16” and 1/2”
Terminal crimp tool
Pliers
Solder
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Pacific Antenna PAC-12 Specifications

General

Brand	Pacific Antenna
Model	PAC-12
Category	Antenna
Language	English

Summary

PAC-12 Kit Contents

Tools Needed

Lists tools required for assembly.

Feed Point Insulator Assembly

Feed Point Insulator Steps

Details the process of assembling the feed point insulator.

PAC-12 Standard Coil Kit Assembly

Full Size Coil Kit Assembly

Instructions for assembling the full-size coil.

Compact Coil Kit Assembly

Compact Coil Winding

Guide for winding compact coils for different bands.

Coil Optimization

Coil Optimization Process

Explains how to adjust coils for optimal performance.

PAC-12 Multi-band Coil Kit Assembly

Coil Assembly

Step-by-step guide for assembling the multi-band coil.

Coil Tap Assembly

Instructions for creating and attaching the coil tap lead.

Operation with Multiband Coil

Operating the Multiband Coil

How to install and tune the multi-band coil for operation.

80 Meter Coil Assembly

80 Meter Coil Winding

Instructions for assembling and winding the 80 meter coil.

Telescoping Antenna Assembly

Radial Kit Assembly

Guide for preparing and assembling the radial kit.

Cautions

Assembling the PAC-12

Important steps and considerations for assembling the antenna.

Testing

How to test the assembled antenna for optimal SWR.

Frequently Asked Questions and Hints

FAQ and Hints

Answers common questions and provides helpful tips.