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Mounting Ideas
There are many ways of mounting this antenna, and a few things
have to be taken into account when doing so. First and foremost,
STAY AWAY FROM POWER LINES! They can not only induce
noise into your system, they can also turn you into BBQ. Since we
appreciate your business, try and mount your antenna away from
power lines.
Next, you'll want to mount it where you can get at it easily. The
roof is the most simple. Trees should be avoided if possible, since
climbing them with an antenna is difficult at best.
You will want to mount your antenna as high as possible, so that
there are no obstructions on the horizons. The problem is that the
higher you mount it, the more likely it will become a target for ten
million volts at 100,000 Amps (lightning). Needless to say, the
LNA, the WSR-1, and your coax cable were not designed to power
New York City. Consider lightning protection if it is within your
budget, or make sure there is a higher conductive object nearby
like a tree, or even the peak of your house. Of course you could
also take your chances and keep a fire extinguisher on hand
during storms.
The general idea is to use common sense in locating the perfect
spot for your antenna, and somewhere near the chimney is usually
the best place. Of course if you have a tower, there is no need for
you to think twice.
There are several ways of mounting this system. We give two
examples to get you started, the first being an all PVC stand. It
uses 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
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