SteppIR 2 Element Yagi

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Summary

ANTENNA SPECIFICATIONS

STEPPIR - WHY COMPROMISE?

PREAMBLE

OK NOW WHAT?

Guidance on actions to take while waiting for antenna delivery.

Your antenna has arrived! What is the first thing to do?

Initial steps upon receiving the SteppIR antenna for inspection.

STEPPIR DESIGN

ABBREVIATIONS

PARTS CHECKLIST

STAINLESS STEEL FASTENER INFORMATION

ANTENNA DIRECTION CONFIGURATION

ΑΝΤΕΝΝΑ OVERVIEW AND DIAGRAM

2 ELEMENT YAGI BOOM ASSEMBLY

Section 1.1: Assemble the Boom

Instructions for assembling the main boom sections of the 2 Element Yagi.

CONNECTING THE MAST PLATE TO THE BOOM

Section 2.1: Install the Mast Clamps (High Wind Kit)

Attaching mast clamps using the high wind kit hardware.

Section 2.2: Install the Fully Threaded Bolt

Procedure for installing the fully threaded bolt for mast plate connection.

Determining the Direction of the Antenna

Explanation of Normal, 180-degree, and Bi-directional modes.

Section 2.3: Install the High Wind Kit

Detailed steps for installing the high wind kit components.

Section 2.4: Install the Mast Plate (No High Wind Kit, Old Version)

Installation of the mast plate for older models without the high wind kit.

INSTALLING THE RETURN TUBE

Section 2.5: Attach Return Tube to the Boom

Instructions for attaching the return tube to the boom assembly.

WIRING THE CONTROL CABLE TO THE DB25 SPLICE

Section 3.1: Preparing the Control Cable

Steps for preparing the control cable for splicing.

Section 3.2: Connecting control cable to the DB25 Field Splice

Procedure for connecting the control cable to the DB25 splice.

CONNECTOR JUNCTION BOX WIRING LAYOUT

Section 3.3: Connecting control cable to the Connector Junction Box

Wiring the control cable to the connector junction box.

EHU OVERVIEW

WIRING THE EHU

Section 3.4: Wiring the EHU

Detailed instructions for wiring the Electronic Housing Unit (EHU).

EHU WIRING TESTS

Section 4.1: Resistance Test (mandatory)

Procedure for performing a resistance test on EHU wiring.

Section 4.2: Open Circuit Test (mandatory)

Procedure for performing an open circuit test on EHU wiring.

ATTACHING THE EHUS TO THE ELEMENT BRACKETS

Section 5.1: Mounting EHUs to the Boom

Steps for mounting the EHUs to the antenna boom brackets.

PREPARING THE TELESCOPING POLE

Section 6.1: Preparing the fiberglass pole

Instructions for preparing the telescoping fiberglass poles.

Section 6.2: Attaching sweeps and diverters to fiberglass

Attaching sweep diverters and heat shrink to fiberglass poles.

ASSEMBLING THE SWEEPS

Section 6.3: Mounting the fiberglass spreaders

Steps for mounting the fiberglass spreaders to the sweep couplers.

Section 6.4: Final tightening

Final tightening procedures for sweep assembly components.

Section 6.5: Adding Foam Plug Assembly to the Telescoping Poles

Attaching foam plug assembly to the tips of telescoping poles.

ATTACHING ELEMENTS TO THE EHUS

Section 7.1: Prepare the CPVC Inner Guide Tube & Diverter Cone

Preparing CPVC tubes and diverter cones for the 40/30 loop.

Section 7.2: Securing the Telescoping Poles to the EHUs

Inserting and securing telescoping poles to the EHUs.

ELEMENT TRUSS OVERVIEW

40;30 ELEMENT TRUSS KIT

Section 7.3: Installing the Truss Support Mast

Mounting the truss support mast to the boom.

Section 7.4: Attach the Truss Couplers

Attaching the truss couplers to the telescoping poles.

Section 7.5: Routing the Dacron Truss Cord

Routing the Dacron truss cord through the assembly.

Section 7.6: Leveling the elements

Leveling the loop elements using turnbuckles.

6 METER PASSIVE ELEMENT (INCLUDED)

PTT LOCKOUT TUNING RELAY (INCLUDED)

VOLTAGE;SURGE SUPPRESSOR (OPTIONAL)

GROUNDING THE CONTROLLER

HOW TO TUNE YOUR YAGI (MANDATORY)

STEPPIR OPTIONS

STEPPIR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 5 YEAR LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY