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- Page 1 6,10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 30, 40, 80 Meters ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Cushcraft Amateur Radio Antennas 308 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD STARKVILLE, MS 39759 PHONE 662-323-5803 FAX 662-323-6551 Rev 1D...
- Page 2 LOCATION Although the R9 will operate in almost any location, it must be mounted vertically with the feedpoint at least 10’ above earth ground for best operation. It cannot be mounted on the ground. Secure a location clear from surrounding objects such as buildings, trees, power lines, towers, guy wires, antennas and metallic objects .Ideally, it should be 60’...
- Page 3 BT1 Trap 17 / 20 Meter BT2 Trap 30 Meter 030410 Worm Clamp SS 7/16" - 1" 030411 Worm Clamp SS 9/16"- 1-1/4" R9 Matching Network 030412 Worm Clamp SS 11/16" - 1-1/2" LC1 11-R9-LC 80-40 loading Coil Assembly XHR40 40"X-Hat Rod...
- Page 4 #1 - ASSEMBLE RADIAL Shorter dimension FIGURE RINGS attaches to radial ring. Figures A through D show the steps for radial ring assembly. Refer to the parts table below for the parts required in this step. Slide Longer dimension the two radial rings (74) onto the base assembly (BA). Note the attaches to base.
- Page 5 #2- ATTACH MATCHING DISPLAY DESC SIZE NETWORK AND RADIALS 010011 SS HEX NUT #8-32 902832 SS RADIAL 49" Slide upper matching network bracket (160) onto base section (124.5 cm) (BA). Place it tight against the fiberglass insulator. Insert one 190160 2"...
- Page 6 #3- ASSEMBLE PLASTIC DISPLAY DESC SIZE 010009 SS Machine # 8-32 x 5/8" SPACERS TO RADIAL RINGS Screw (1.6 cm) 010011 SS HEX NUT 8-32 Place the aluminum L-brackets (657) on tube (BB) and secure them with hardware (231,941&11). Repeat this as well on tube (BC) as 011941 SS Split Lock shown on Fig.
- Page 7 #4- ASSEMBLE RADIATOR TUBES FIGURE G Slide theTube BD into tube BC until it hits the inner tube, and secure it with worm clamp (411).Slide this assembly into tube BB and secure it with worm clamp (412). Make sure that plastic insulators are aligned as shown in Fig.
- Page 8 FIGURE H #5 - ASSEMBLE METAL CLAMPS ON TO RADIATOR As the antenna radiator sits on workhorses or pair of chairs place the aluminum stub clamps (99) on radiator according the Fig. "H". Make sure the clamps are aligned as shown.Leave the hardware on clamps (64, 87) slightly loose to allow you insert the stub tubes later DISPLAY DESC...
- Page 9 #6 - ASSEMBLY OF 6 AND 10 METERS STUBS Take the (SA) tube and slide it through the 4-hole insulator and secure it in the bottom aluminum stub clamp as shown in Fig. "I". Make sure that the slotted end of (SA) tube protrudes beyond the 4-hole insulator and the opposite end of (SA) tube is mounted flush with the bottom of the stub clamp (see callout at bottom of Fig I).
- Page 10 #7 -ASSEMBLYOF12 AND DISPLA DESC SIZE R8SB R8 STUB SB 1/4"x 6" 15 METERS STUBS (.6 x 15 cm) 055105 BLACK PLASTIC 1/4" Take two tubes (SF) and slide them through 4-hole plastic insulator (.6 cm) and secure in top stub clamp as shown in Fig. J1. Insert two 030407 SS WORM 7 /32"-5/8"...
- Page 11 #8 - ASSEMBLE X-HAT ON BD TUBE FIGURE K Install 2 X hat rods (XHR40) as shown in figure K, using aluminum bracket, (26), aluminum half washers (28), and fasten with screw (231) and lock nut (87). DISPLAY DESC SIZE XHR40 X-Hat Rod 40"...
- Page 12 #9 - ASSEMBLE TRAPS FIGURE L Assemble traps (BT1) and (BT2) as shown in callout of Fig."L". Slide this assembly into top tube (BD) of main radiator assembly until it hits the screws of X-hat assembly and secure it with worm clamp (411). DISPLAY DESC SIZE...
- Page 13 1/8 AL spoke 48” (8 places) #11 - ASSEMBLE 80 METER 6-32 W/lock SPOKE HAT 408 TUBE CAP 5/8 20-R9-CA Insert BF 3 inches into the loading coil and secure with hose clamp. Slide the 5/8 tube cap on top of CA 80 meter spokes...
- Page 14 #12 SECURE LOADING COIL 80 meter spokes 80 Meter loading coil Move tap to a lower location to lower the frequency of operation. Use a phillips screwdriver to loosen or tighten the tap. 40 meter spokes 40 Meter loading coil Place the aluminum clamp around the trap tube to make the electrical connection.
- Page 15 FigureN #12 - FEEDLIN E The R9 is designed for use with 50 Ohm coaxial cable terminated with a PL-259 connector.The shortest length of cable will have the least loss. A connector boot is included for use with your new antenna (figure O).
- Page 16 The R9 has a high wind load at the top of the antenna. R9 SPECIFICATIONS Guying is highly recommended. A guy kit will stabilize the antenna in severe wind conditions. Optional guying Frequency, meters 6,10,12,15,17,20,30,40,80 80m (35) VSWR 2:1 bandwidth, KHz kit model number R8-GK is available.
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