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- Page 1 User Guide for the Alpha Loop Sr Antenna Manufactured by: Alpha Antenna 1.888.482.3249 Website: http://AlphaAntenna.com Available from: Amateur Radio Store Website: https://amateurradiostore.com User Guide Version 3.3 April 8, 2015 Page 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ............................. 3 Product Overview ........................... 3 Safety Tips ............................4 Antenna Diagram ..........................5 Antenna Parts List ........................... 6 Antenna Assembly Instructions ...................... 7 Antenna Operation ........................10 Support Contacts ........................... 11 Page 2... -
Page 3: Introduction
Product Overview The Alpha Loop Sr Antenna is designed to operate on the 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 30, and 40 Meter amateur radio bands. It will accept up to 30 Watts (PEP) of transmitter power on SSB. Using the antenna’s Micro-Tuner, your radio’s transmission line SWR can be continuously tuned to a... -
Page 4: Safety Tips
NOTE – High voltages are present when transmitting, no matter how much or little power is applied. Do not touch any part of the Alpha Loop Sr while transmitting. WARNING: INSTALLATION OR OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS! FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE ENCLOSED INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS. -
Page 5: Antenna Diagram
Antenna Diagram The major components of the antenna, and their relative positions, are depicted in Figure 1. Figure 1 Page 5... -
Page 6: Antenna Parts List
Antenna Parts List The following parts are included with this antenna. Please contact our support line if you discover that parts are missing or damaged. Item Description Qty. Comment Black Canvas Carry Bag with Shoulder Strap Tripod with integrate Mast Black Feed Line Box with SO-239 Connector Grey Alpha Match Box Circular Aluminum “Inner Loop”... -
Page 7: Antenna Assembly Instructions
Antenna Assembly Instructions Please follow the steps listed below to assure proper operation of this antenna and deploy as depicted in Figure 2. Figure 2 Step Assembly Operation Remove all items from the Canvas Carry Bag and carefully cut open the reusable 6 Mil plastic bag some of the components are in and inspect each item for any damage. - Page 8 Step Assembly Operation To configure the antenna for operation on 15-40 Meters, attach each end of the Large “Inner Loop” Antenna to the two terminal straps located on the Black Feed Line Box using four screws and nuts as depicted in Figure 4 below. Set this assembled piece to the side, for the moment.
- Page 9 Step Assembly Operation antenna “circle”, with the box’s tripod receptacle facing downward. Connect one terminal strap of the Alpha Match Box to the bottom left element of the semi-circle. Connect the other terminal strap of the Alpha Match Box to the bottom right element of the semi-circle.
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Page 10: Antenna Operation
Figure 4 (15-40 Meter setup) Antenna Operation The Alpha Loop Sr antenna has a built in tuning knob, which is black, on the Alpha Match, as depicted Figure 1 above, and other images as well. It is with this knob that you tune the antenna to the lowest SWR of less than 1.9:1 on any frequency from the 10 Meter through the... -
Page 11: Support Contacts
As is mentioned in step 6.a.ii., you can use an antenna analyzer that is set to the frequency you are going to transmit on and turn the knob on the Alpha Loop Sr till your SWR dips. When using the antenna analyzer, many have found that an A/B Switch with the rig on A and the analyzer on B makes it quick and easy to switch from analysis to transmit.
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