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l. Now, screw the plastic ring back onto the base tube. The ring will protect
the base tube bottom cap threads while the antenna is deployed and it
also creates a drain path for any condensation that accumulates inside the
fiberglass sections.
5. Raise the S9v. This is the fun part! To raise the S9v, simply grab the base
tube with one hand and the next section with your other hand and raise the
antenna. Next, center the antenna directly over the pipe or Portable Mount
and then gently lower the S9v down until the bottom of the base tube rests on
the ground or the optional pipe mount clamp.
6. Connect Coax Feed Line to Antenna.
If you are using the S9v as a 40 meter monoband vertical, proceed with step
"a", below.
If you are using the S9v as a multi-band antenna (40 – 6 meters), skip to step
"b" on page 19 now.
a. If you are using the S9v as a 40 meter monoband vertical, position the
1:1 choke balun as close as possible to the S9v base. Then, solder the
two supplied ring terminal connectors to the end of your coax feed line. (If
you are using a commercial 1:1 choke balun, this would be the 'antenna
end' of the short length of coax you run from the balun to the S9v.) To
prepare the coax, remove about 3 inches of the coax outer jacket. Leave
the braid 3 inches long and trim back the center connection to around 1-
1/2 inches long. Then, solder the center and shield coax connections to
the ring terminals.
About 3 Inches
About 1-1/2 Inches
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S9v 31' Installation Guide
Solder Coax Shield to Ring
Terminal
Solder Coax Center to Ring
Terminal
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