Install the other bands using the following sequence:
- Install cable ties at the clamps on all spreaders at 100, 83, 70 and 61inches for the bands 17 – 10.
- Connect the driver wires to the center post terminals
- String the driver and reflector wires through the cable ties.
- Install and adjust the Tip Space assemblies to the specifications for each band.
- Adjust the clamp locations on the spreaders to make all wires equally taut. However, the wires for all
bands except 20 meters should not be tight; they are not used for establishing the shape of the
spreaders. A little slack will not diminish performance.
- Do not use the connector blocks for these bands; they are not necessary and they de-tune the wires.
Actually, they de-tune the 20 meter wires a little but this has been factored into the design and is not
significant for 20.
Step 6 photo 7
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