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WEATHER SATELLITE
RECEIVER ANTENNA
Ramsey Electronics Model No.
Now you can bring in those hard to get satellites without
the need of an automated antenna, or having to run up
on the roof! This circularly polarized antenna will allow
you to receive a satellite from horizon to horizon without
repositioning! A perfect match for our WSR-1 Weather
Satellite Receiver.
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Made from PVC pipe for durability and weather proofing
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Turnstile antenna for horizon to horizon reception with a
clear picture and no repositioning!
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All parts included for antenna
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Details given on how to mount antenna on a stand or
chimney
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Clear concise manual, easy to follow and assemble
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Troubleshooting guide to help you with any problems
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WSR-LNA recommended with this project.
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Will work for any weather satellite receiver, but designed
with the WSR-1 in mind.
WSR-ANT
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- Page 1 WEATHER SATELLITE RECEIVER ANTENNA Ramsey Electronics Model No. WSR-ANT Now you can bring in those hard to get satellites without the need of an automated antenna, or having to run up on the roof! This circularly polarized antenna will allow...
- Page 2 COPYRIGHT 1995 by Ramsey Electronics, Inc 793 Canning Parkway, Victor, New York 14564. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be copied or duplicated without the written permission of Ramsey Electronics, Inc. Printed in the United States of America. WSR-ANT • 2...
- Page 3 KIT ASSEMBLY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR WSR-ANT SATELLITE ANTENNA KIT TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction to the WSR-ANT ..4 Pipe Diagram ......6 Wiring Diagram ......7 Parts List ........8 Notes on Assembly ..... 9 Assembly Steps ......10 Mounting Ideas ......
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Page 4: Introduction To The Wsr-Ant
Introduction to the WSR-ANT Kit Receiving a weather satellite is not as easy as it seems. There are many factors involved in getting a clear picture during the whole length of the transmission. The primary problem is that the satellites do not transmit very strong signals, and the signals are polarized as well. - Page 5 This antenna is directional in the upward direction to receive signals in the sky. The antenna is circularly polarized as well, just like the weather satellites, and makes for better reception. WSR-ANT • 5...
- Page 6 Element 1, 1" x 23 1/2" 1" x 1 3/4" seperator Reflector 1, 1" x 23 1/2" Reflector 2, 1" x 23 1/2" 1" x 2 1/2" seperator 1 1/2" to 1" Reducer 1 1/2" x 24" Base 1 1/2" Endcap WSR-ANT • 6...
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Page 8: Parts List
WSR-ANT Parts List: PVC Pipe 1, 23 1/2” long 1 1/2” diameter PVC pipe 4, 23 1/2” long 1” diameter PVC pipe 1, 2 1/2” long 1” diameter PVC pipe 1, 1 3/4” long 1” diameter PVC pipe PVC Pipe parts 4, 1”... - Page 9 Notes on assembling your WSR-ANT There really isn’t a heck of a lot involved with the assembly of this kit, as you will see. Several pieces of pipe, some wire, and a little willingness to read directions is all that is required. You will definitely want to follow each step one at a time, checking it off as we go.
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Page 10: Assembly Steps
5. Glue the 1 3/4” piece of pipe into one of the legs of the ‘X’ joint. (doesn’t matter which leg) Now we are going to do some wiring with coax cable. Take your time stripping this cable as you don’t want shorts or opens after you have glued everything together. WSR-ANT • 10... - Page 11 RG-58U cable to the end of the board marked ‘ANT’. Use a spare piece of uninsulated wire to ‘strap down’ the shield of the coax to the preamp PC board. WSR-ANT • 11...
- Page 12 Make sure the wires don’t touch or cross over inside of the ‘X’ connector. 17. On the free end of the RG-62, solder one 21” piece of wire to the center conductor. 18. Solder the other 21” piece of wire to the outer shield wire of WSR-ANT • 12...
- Page 13 26. Use the 1 1/2” endcap with the hole drilled in it. Guide the LNA’s jack through the hole. Use mounting hardware to secure the jack to the pipe. Press fit the endcap on. WSR-ANT • 13...
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Page 14: Mounting Ideas
1 1/2” diameter PVC to match the lower part of your WSR- ANT. Building a PVC stand The three legs are first capped off at one end, then filled with either self hardening plaster (for making molds), concrete, or even WSR-ANT • 14... - Page 15 The angle of the roof can be compensated for in this manner. Glue these last, and then wait for the glue to dry before standing up. WSR-ANT • 15...
- Page 16 Drill the appropriate holes in the chimney for mounting, and then insert the plastic anchors. Now you can screw the machine screws into the plastic anchors with the antenna in place. WSR-ANT • 16...
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Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide
HAM stores, or pick one up at a Hamfest (maybe we will see you there!) ARRL Handbook. American Radio Relay League, 225 Main St., Newington, CT 06111. Annual publications are available. WSR-ANT • 17... - Page 18 1K resistors, you can pretty much be assured that the '1K ohm' resistors are actually the 'missing' 10 K parts ("Hum-m-m, I guess the 'red' band really does look orange!") Ramsey Electronics project kits are packed with pride in the USA. If you believe we packed an incorrect part...
- Page 19 Please do not include your own hardware such as non- Ramsey cabinets, knobs, cables, external battery packs and the like. Ramsey Electronics, Inc., reserves the right to refuse repair on ANY item in which we find excessive problems or damage due to construction methods.
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Page 20: Wiring Diagram
WSR-ANT Weather Satellite Antenna Quick Reference Page Guide Introduction to the WSR-ANT ... 4 Pipe Diagram ........6 Wiring Diagram ......... 7 Parts List .......... 8 Notes on Assembly ......9 Assembly Steps ........ 10 Mounting Ideas ......... 14 Building a Stand ....... 14 Chimney Mounting ......