Weather satellite receiver antenna ramsey electronics model no. Wsr-ant now you can bring in those hard to get satellites without the need of an automated antenna, or having to run up on the roof! This circularly polarized antenna will allow you to receive a satellite from horizon to horizon without...
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Wsr-ant • 3 wsr-ant satellite antenna kit ramsey publication no. Mwsr-ant price $5.00 table of contents introduction to the wsr-ant ...... 4 pipe diagram .............................. 6 wiring diagram ........................... 7 parts list ..................................... 8 notes on assembly...
Wsr-ant • 4 introduction to the wsr-ant kit receiving a weather satellite is not as easy as it seems. There are many factors involved in getting a clear picture during the whole length of the transmission. The primary problem is that the satellites do not transmit very strong signals, and the signal...
Wsr-ant • 5 often be recorded with very little noise. This allows a full, high quality pass, nearly horizon-to-horizon to be recorded with the noaa satellites, a picture 2940 miles long by about 1875 miles wide, it comes to over 5.5 million square miles with a resolution of 2 to 3 miles (in the cent...
Wsr-ant • 6 element 2, 1" x 23 1/2" element 1, 1" x 23 1/2" reflector 2, 1" x 23 1/2" reflector 1, 1" x 23 1/2" 1 1/2" to 1" reducer 1 1/2" x 24" base 1" x 1 3/4" seperator 1" x 2 1/2" seperator 1 1/2" endcap.
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Wsr-ant • 8 wsr-ant parts list: pvc pipe ❒ 1, 23 1/2” long 1 1/2” diameter pvc pipe ❒ 4, 23 1/2” long 1” diameter pvc pipe ❒ 1, 2 1/2” long 1” diameter pvc pipe ❒ 1, 1 3/4” long 1” diameter pvc pipe pvc pipe parts ❒ 4, 1” pvc endcaps ❒ 1, 1 1/2” pvc endcap ❒ 1, 1x1x1x1 pvc ‘x’ connector ❒ 1, 1x1x1 p...
Wsr-ant • 9 notes on assembling your wsr-ant there really isn’t a heck of a lot involved with the assembly of this kit, as you will see. Several pieces of pipe, some wire, and a little willingness to read directions is all that is required. You will definitely want to follow each step one at a time,...
Wsr-ant • 10 assembly steps ❒ 1. Ok, first things first. Find the buss wire that we have supplied with your kit. This is the thick, silver, stiff wire. Cut this piece (if not already cut for you) into four pieces 21 inches long. Set these aside. ❒ 2. Locate the four pieces of 1” x 24” pvc pipe, as w...
Wsr-ant • 11 stripping coax cable for soldering ❍ 1. Make a slice using a sharp knife 3/4 inch back from the end of the wire. Be careful not to cut through the wire underneath the insulation. ❍ 2. Pull the outer piece of insulation off, exposing the first layer of shield wires. ❍ 3. Pull all of thes...
Wsr-ant • 12 ❒ 8. Cut the excess ground braid off so that there aren’t any stray wires. ❒ 9. Thread the other end of the coax through the 1 1/2” pvc pipe with the reducer, starting at the 1 1/2 inch end, and exiting at the 1” end. The lna board should fit snugly inside of the pvc pipe. You can use a...
Wsr-ant • 13 the rg-62. ❒ 19. Thread the rg-62 and its two wires through the base of the ‘t’ and the two wires should come out opposite ends of the ‘t’. ❒ 20. Again make sure that the wires aren’t shorted together inside the pipe. Use an ohmmeter or continuity checker for this. ❒ 21. Now we want to ...
Wsr-ant • 14 mounting ideas there are many ways of mounting this antenna, and a few things have to be taken into account when doing so. First and foremost, stay away from power lines! They can not only induce noise into your system, they can also turn you into bbq. Since we appreciate your business,...
Wsr-ant • 15 wax. This is for added weight so the wind won’t blow it over. This is also the reason we use thick walled pvc pipe. The 30 or 60 degree pipe joints are used to angle the legs out like a tripod. The center pipe joint has a hole drilled in it for the coax to pass through. Make sure and se...
Wsr-ant • 16 mounting on a chimney this is the simplest of methods, as you will need 2, 1 1/2” pipe brackets (plated metal preferably), 4 self tapping machine screws, and some plastic anchors. First line up the antenna with the chimney. If the upper portion of the chimney is larger than the lower, y...
Wsr-ant • 17 troubleshooting guide problem: when i try to receive a satellite, the reception is really weak all the way across. Lots of complete dropouts and not very much in the clear. Solution: there are many factors involved with this problem, but the one that concerns this kit is simple. Just tw...
Wsr-ant • 18 the ramsey kit warranty please read carefully before calling or writing in about your kit. Most problems can be solved without contacting the factory. Notice that this is not a "fine print" warranty. We want you to understand your rights and ours too! All ramsey kits will work if assemb...
Wsr-ant • 19 3. Factory repair of assembled kits: to qualify for ramsey electronics factory repair, kits must: 1. Not be assembled with acid core solder or flux. 2. Not be modified in any manner. 3. Be returned in fully-assembled form, not partially assembled. 4. Be accompanied by the proper repair ...
Wsr-ant • 20 wsr-ant weather satellite antenna quick reference page guide introduction to the wsr-ant ........... 4 pipe diagram .................................... 6 wiring diagram ................................. 7 parts list .......................................... 8 notes on assembly ..........
