WADE Antenna, Inc. PB-81 Instruction Sheet

Delhi Antenna Products Division
Model : PB-81 Instruction Sheet
The PB-81 Parabeam UHF parabolic screen reflector antenna is of modular design for use
singly or in dual arrays and offers very high gain with extremely low windloading. It is supplied with
the necessary installation hardware. Output terminal is a 75-ohm threaded "F" type fitting.
Mechanical Specifications
M R
ODEL EFLECTOR
S ( )
IZE FT
PB-81 8.0
*Depth for reflector only
**Thrust in pounds transferred to supporting structure at 30 PSF
Overview
PB-81 screen reflectors are shipped in two sections and must be assembled prior to mounting
the feed assembly. The entire antenna assembly is then raised into position, oriented and secured
to the mast or tower leg as shown in Figure 1 and overview drawing on page 4.
Materials and tools required
1. An appropriate 75-ohm downlead equipped with a 75-ohm female "F" type connector and a
weatherboot.
2. Weatherproofing compound.
3. A ratchet wrench with 7/16 and 9/16 inch sockets.
4. A 7/16 open-end wrench
Printed in Canada
Please Note: A qualified structural engineer
should be consulted prior to mounting an
antenna on a tower or support structure.
D
IMENSIONS
Q W H
TY IDTH EIGHT
1 99.5 96.5
(I .) T
N HRUST
D * N I
EPTH O CE
18.0 389
Instruction Sheet
30569-002 Rev. E
09/04/08
Figure 1
** W
EIGHT
1/4" I N S
CE ET HIPPING
805 100 155
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