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- Page 1 Dream Beam 11 Assembly Manual 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
- Page 2 . . S S i i n n c c e e r r e e l l y y , , The SteppIR Team DB11 Yagi Manual, 71-0018...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Shipping instructions will be issued to the buyer for defective components, and shipping charges to the factory will be paid for by the buyer. SteppIR will pay for standard shipping back to the buyer. The manufacturer assumes no further liability beyond repair or replacement of the product. -
Page 4: Db11 Specifications
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Page 5: Component Checklist
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Page 6: Antenna Kit Contents
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Page 8: Ehu Wiring Instructions
EHU.) Fig. 1 Wire tray Reel Fig 1A Wiring connector Location for board COAX seal SteppIR Use only, do not use this line for wiring! 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415... -
Page 9: Tools Needed For Assembly
Use of a level for adjusting the Element Housing Units (EHU’s) is highly recommended. This is a surprisingly accurate and consistent method. Simply place the level on the mast plate, and adjust each element accordingly. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415... -
Page 10: Boom Assembly Procedure
QTY 4: 60-0030 1/4” NYLOCK NUT QTY 16: 60-0041 Figure 2 1/4” WASHER Boom Assembly 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415 %& $%&... -
Page 11: Element Housing Unit (Ehu) Spacing
EHU and at the return EST. Refer to the CTR marks below showing actual radiating element for eachof the 3 EHU’s and return EST’s. 30.0” 30.0” 30.0” Forward 0.65” 6.06” 48.0” 68.75” 96.0” 72.0” 62.0” Figure 3 BOOM 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415... -
Page 12: Ehu Assembly Procedure
70-2030-01 Element Mounting plate with QTY 6: 60-0046 center gasket. 5/16 Nylock Nut QTY 6: 10-1601-03 1 - 3/4” Alumn Saddle QTY 10: 10-0019 #10 Nylock Nut 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415... -
Page 13: Wiring The Control Cable To The Antenna Switch
Control Wiring for Coax Antenna Switch Inside view of Coax Antenna Switch Control Cable (Other end will be wired to the terminal housing or con- nector box) 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415... -
Page 14: Mounting The Coax Antenna Switch To Boom
DO NOT mount the Antenna Switch housing and gasket. These will be mounted once all testing of the antenna is complete. QTY 2: Aluminum saddle QTY 12: 5/16” Nylock nut 10-1601-03 60-0046 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415... -
Page 15: Wiring The Coax To The Antenna Switch
Feed from shack OUT 2 OUT 3 Control cable that will be OUT 1 wired into the terminal housing or connector box. Reflector EHU Driven EHU 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415... -
Page 16: Mounting The Terminal Housing To Boom
! with drain hole facing down testing is complete. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415 "! ... -
Page 17: Securing Coax And Control Cable To The Boom
Shown here is the prototype 40m dipole currently in development. This DB11 is installed at the SteppIR factory, home of the SteppIR Amateur Radio Club - call sign WB7IR. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415... -
Page 18: Procedure For Wiring Element Housings (Ehu's)
Other tests will need to be conducted to ensure that the relays are working correctly inside the EHU’s and also inside the Coax Antenna Switch. These tests will be done once the tele scoping poles and sweeps have been assembled. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415... - Page 19 DB 11 Wiring Diagram Figure 10 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
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Page 20: Preparing The Telescoping Poles
Rub the end of the tape firmly to ensure the tape is bonded and smooth out any air bubbles. Repeat this for joints A and C on the telescoping pole. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415... - Page 21 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
- Page 22 Using the 1/4 inch bolts, nuts and return brackets, secure the element return tubes to the boom as shown earlier in figure 3. Black raised ring used to keep rubber boot secure. Fig. 13 Fig. 12 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
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Page 23: Installing The Db25 Splice For Hook Up To The Sda 100 Controller
The DB25 control cable splice allows for much more convenient connection of control cable to the SteppIR controller. By utilizing this connector splice, there is no need to cut the DB25 connector off and re-solder when running cable through con- duit. - Page 24 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
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Page 25: Final Antenna Testing
Ensure that all the elements are running smoothly and no stalling occurred as the copper elements move through the sweeps. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415... - Page 26 8. Also the lid of the Coax Antenna Switch can now be secured along with the gasket shown in figure 4. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
- Page 27 SteppIR Antennas HQ - Bellevue WA DB 11 at STEPPIR Antennas...
- Page 28 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
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