Assembling the Antenna
Start by unfolding the VHF elements on the back assembly until the elements are perpendicular to the boom (Figure 1). You should hear the elements click into place.
Before | After |
VHF Elements
Boom | Boom |
| Figure 1 |
Unfold the six UHF elements on the front assembly until they are perpendicular to the boom. See Figure 2. You should hear the pieces click into place. Pull the two phasing lines away from the boom.
Before | Fold out Elements |
| After | Unfolded |
| Elements | |||
Boom |
| Figure 2 | Boom | Phasing |
| Lines |
On the back assembly, remove the nut and screw from the plastic block nearest to the open end of the boom and to the mast clamp (Figure 3).
Screw
Removal
Open EndSite
of Boom 
Figure 3
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