Tools And Time Required For Assembly - MFJ -1796 Instruction Manual

MFJ-1796W
electrical conduit, or steel water pipe are suitable mast materials. This antenna will mount on
masts between 1 and 1-1/2" OD. The use of soft or thin wall masts is not recommended
The MFJ-1796W will perform quite well even at ground level, which means the lower
capacitance hat should be at least 5 ft above ground level on a short rigid mast. However, the
antenna installation MUST be protected (with non-metallic fencing) to provide personal safety
and to prevent damage to the antenna itself.
Portable Operation
This antenna may be disassembled to the extent necessary for transporting to a temporary
location. If possible, only remove the two HF loading coil assemblies. Leave the two main
elements with the 2 and 6 meter stub assemblies intact. Some retuning may be required after
moving the antenna.
Even for temporary or portable operation, do not be casual about selecting a suitable mast. If the
antenna falls it will be damaged and may cause serious injury. Whatever type of installation you
choose, remember that the antenna should be installed where it can never be contacted by people
or animals.

TOOLS AND TIME REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

The estimated assembly time for this antenna is two hours. Antenna assembly requires the
following hand tools:
1/4" nut driver
3/8" open end wrench
5/16" nut driver (or 1/4" blade standard screwdriver)
7/16" nut driver
7/16" open end wrench
Large wire cutters
#1 phillips screwdriver at least 6" long or longer
#2 phillips screwdriver
suitable eye protection
In addition, you will need two stable supports at least 30" tall (such as saw horses or trash cans)
and a short (6-8') temporary mast (1 to 1-1/2" OD) for temporary mounting during tuning.
MFJ-1796W PARTS LIST
As you unpack your antenna you should find the parts in the following list.
[ ] 2 Fiberglass Coil Assemblies
[ ] two bundles of wire capacitance spokes 28 short, 12 medium, (and 4 spare long spokes)
[ ] one bag of clamps 10 hose clamps and 2 saddle bolts
[ ] 5' upper radiator, 6061-T6 AL tubing, 1 1/8" OD with the 6 and 2 meter stubs inside
[ ] 5' lower radiator, 6061-T6 AL tubing, 1 1/8" OD (this tube has two holes through it)
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