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Mosley TRAP MASTER MINI-32-AW Assembly Instructions Manual

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MOSLEY
Version
TRAP MASTER
2015.2
MODEL MINI-32-AW
For assistance with assembly contact:
Assembly Instructions
Mosley Electronics, Inc. Technical Support
636-583-8595
antenna@mosley-electronics.com
www.mosley-electronics.com
SERIAL #
The high performance of your MOSLEY Antenna can only be achieved if the
antenna is assembled in accordance with the instructions supplied.
Substitution of materials or modification of design will materially lessen this
performance.

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  • Page 1 Mosley Electronics, Inc. Technical Support 636-583-8595 antenna@mosley-electronics.com www.mosley-electronics.com SERIAL # The high performance of your MOSLEY Antenna can only be achieved if the antenna is assembled in accordance with the instructions supplied. Substitution of materials or modification of design will materially lessen this performance.
  • Page 2 .344 sq m Wind Load, EIA Standard 80 MPH 49 lbs 22.23 kg Warranty Recommended Coax Belden RG-8 / RG-213 Average SWR Curves  Mosley Electronics, Inc. 1325 Style Master Drive Union, Missouri 63084 Phone 636-583-8595 • Fax 636-583-0890 www.mosley-electronics.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    T able of Contents Specifications Use of a Balun or Not Stacking W A R N I N G N O T I C E S Installation Warning P R O D U C T S U P P O R T Deburring Notice Technical Support Assembly Cautions...

  • Page 4: W A R N I N G N O T I C E S Installation Warning

    M O S L E Y … … A B E T T E R A N T E N N A ! Warning Notices Installation Warning WARNING - INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT CLOSE TO ELECTRICAL POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS AND COULD BE FATAL. FOR YOUR SAFETY AND PROTECTION, BECOME FAMILIAR WITH AND FOLLOW THE INFORMATION BELOW.

  • Page 5: Deburring Notice

    Double-check the pieces before trying to put them together! The tubing Mosley uses is made for us and the telescoping tolerances are very close. If you would try and force a piece of tubing to sleeve, which is not deburred, it will SEIZE.
  • Page 6 This is a beautiful beam; we have put a lot of time and pride into it, take a few minutes and check the pieces. NOTE: PENATROX, (Mosley Anti-Corrosion Compound) should be applied in a light layer/film between coupled sections of tubing to prevent formation of high resistance and seizing of aluminum.

  • Page 7: Part S L I S T Replacement Parts

    Mosley antenna system. Parts List The high performance of your Mosley antenna can only be achieved if this beam is assembled in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Substitutions of materials or modification of design will greatly lessen its performance. We recommend that you read through the assembly instructions and familiarize yourself with each step before assembling your antenna.

  • Page 8: Tubing & Assemblies

    M O S L E Y … … A B E T T E R A N T E N N A ! Tubing & Assemblies Item # Description Part Number Radiator center insulator assembly, BLUE Radiator loading coil, BLUE 5/8”...

  • Page 9: Assembly Of Driven Elements

    ALWAYS be nearest the boom. Reversal of section will cause high SWR and other malfunction of beam. NOTE: Mosley Anti-Corrosion Compound should be applied in a light layer/film between coupled sections of tubing to prevent formation of high resistance and seizing of aluminum.
  • Page 10 M O S L E Y … … A B E T T E R A N T E N N A ! Insert the loading coils (part 2) into the center insulator assembly (CIA, part 1) and secure with #8 screws (part 5). Be sure to insert color coded end in towards the center.

  • Page 11: Assembly Of Reflector Element

    M O S L E Y … … A B E T T E R A N T E N N A ! or saw. Stop trimming when you have the center frequency you would like. trim the end tip below 29”. See suggestions found below for further detail. Continue following the above procedure for the RED, back driven element using the pieces color coded RED (parts 24, 25, 26, 27).
  • Page 12 M O S L E Y … … A B E T T E R A N T E N N A ! Align the hole in the element with the hole in the center section. Repeat this procedure on the opposite side making sure that the 1/2" drill holes at the outer ends (part 17) are point down in the same way.

  • Page 13: Boom

    M O S L E Y … … A B E T T E R A N T E N N A ! Boom Boom comes ready to use. Simply place the matching color coded element to the boom. Place the BLUE radiator element assembly onto the BLUE color code on the boom, by using a single 1-1/2"...

  • Page 14: Phasing Line

    M O S L E Y … … A B E T T E R A N T E N N A ! Tape the "Y" between the 2 leads with a good 3M All Weather type tape and also tape up each leg to the 1021 solder lug (item 14).

  • Page 15: Using An Rf Choke

    M O S L E Y … … A B E T T E R A N T E N N A ! The coax connects to the BLUE front driven element. The center of the coax “the hot” goes to the non-grounded side of the element. This is the side with the phasing line. RG-8/U or RG-213 is recommended to link terminals.
  • Page 16 M O S L E Y … … A B E T T E R A N T E N N A !  Place any remaining end caps or boom caps.  Check the coax attachment points. Final Element Adjustments Once the antenna is ready to be tested, place the antenna on a temporary support 10 to 12 feet off the ground, away from surrounding objects.
  • Page 17 M O S L E Y … … A B E T T E R A N T E N N A ! If you would like to peak the front to back then you will need to adjust the reflector. (The adjustment should not be more than 10"...

  • Page 18: Suggestions

    M O S L E Y … … A B E T T E R A N T E N N A ! Suggestions Checking Antenna Before Final Installation If you wish to check antenna on the ground it needs to be at least 10 to 12 feet, off the ground in a horizontal position.

  • Page 19: Use Of A Balun Or Not

    Use of a Balun or Not We do not require the use of a balun. It is not needed. Stacking We recommend a 10 to 12 foot separation between the Mosley and any other beam on the same mast. Product Support...

  • Page 20: Warranty

    Notify carrier immediately if discrepancies were not recorded upon delivery. ANY DAMAGE TO CONTENTS SHOULD BE NOTED WITH THE CARRIER BEFORE CONTACTING MOSLEY. KEEP ALL BOXES AND PACKING MATERIALS UNTIL THE CLAIM PROCESS HAS BEEN COMPLETED.  Mosley Electronics, Inc.

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