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LOWERING THE S9v
The antenna should perform in winds up to around 40 MPH. Ice is definitely a
concern for any antenna. If winds above 40 MPH and/or ice are expected, you
should lower the antenna to protect it from becoming damaged.
To lower the S9v, simply disconnect the vertical element wire from the coax
center connection (or unun/remote antenna tuner) and carefully lift the antenna
straight up off of the ground mount pipe. Then, gently lower the antenna to the
ground.
NOTE: If the wind is strong, it is easier to lower the antenna with the
wind at your back.
If your S9v becomes damaged, replacement fiberglass sections are available
from S9 at reasonable cost.
DISASSEMBLING THE S9v
To disassemble the S9v:
1. Disconnect the vertical element wire from the coax center connection or unun.
2. Carefully lift the antenna off of the ground mount and gently lower it to the
ground.
3. Remove the black plastic end cap ring from the base tube and insert the
rubber center piece back into the ring – we will put this cap back on in a few
steps, so hold onto it for now.
4. Carefully bend and push the connector end of the vertical element wire back
through the exit hole and into the base tube.
5. Slide ALL tube rings off of the fiberglass sections and put them in a zip lock
bag for future use.
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S9v 31' M K II Installation Guide
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