Summary of S9v 31’ Mk II
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Model s9v 31’ mk ii multiband vertical antenna installation guide.
Page 2: Introduction
S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 2 warning: installation of this product near powerlines is dangerous. For your safety, follow the installation dire...
Page 3: Configurations
S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 3 configurations when used with a proper rf ground, the s9v is a serious 40 meter dx antenna. The natural resonant ...
Page 4: Balun/unun
S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 4 balun/unun for 40 meter monoband use, a 1:1 current choke balun is recommended. It should be located outside of t...
Page 5: Ground Or Elevated Mount
S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 5 in a multi-band configuration, expect excellent results on 40 through 17 meters and very good results on 15 throu...
Page 6: Radials
S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 6 for portable ground-mount operations and dxpeditions, use our optional portable mount, shown below. The portable ...
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S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 7 there is no precise formula to calculate the length of ground-mounted radials because everyone has different soil...
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S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 8 s9v 31’ mk ii – hardware hook tool used to retrieve antenna wire one spare vinyl cap for antenna tip two ring ter...
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S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 9 installation – quick reference.
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S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 10 how to install the tube rings - the polymer tube rings are not clamps – they are “stops” and are used to keep th...
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S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 11 how to install the tube rings (con’t) - next, slide the ring down the tube to see if it fits tightly against the...
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S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 12 how to unlatch a tube ring unlatching a tube ring is easy! Use both hands. Push forward on one tab while pulling...
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S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 13 installation – detailed instructions 1. Select the site. Try to use a clear and open area to deploy the s9v. Eve...
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S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 14 note: use a level while you are installing the pipe or portable mount to ensure that it is as straight as possib...
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S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 15 4. Assemble the s9v. A. Lay the s9v on the ground near the ground mount and unwind the vertical element wire fro...
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S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 16 c. Now we are ready to extend the antenna sections. The s9v should still be laying flat on the ground. To extend...
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S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 17 e. As shown below, each upper tube section (except the top, tip section) requires a polymer tube ring to prevent...
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S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 18 h. The top tip section does not require a tube ring. To secure the top section, hold the section below it with o...
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S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 19 1. Hold top part of w ire firmly. Do not pull on this part of the wire. 2. Use your other hand to pull the loose...
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S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 20 k. Before we raise the antenna, unscrew the bottom end cap. This cap consists of a center piece and plastic ring...
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S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 21 6. Connect coax feed line to antenna. If you are using the s9v as a 40 meter monoband vertical, proceed with ste...
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S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 22 refer to the picture below. Wrap some electrical tape around the coax center and shield. Then, using the supplie...
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S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 23 b. If you are using the s9v as a multi-band vertical, position the 4:1 unun (or remote antenna tuner) at the bas...
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S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 24 7. Install ground radials. For ground-mount installations, we suggest a minimum of 16 radials, each at least 26 ...
Page 25: Lowering The S9V
S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 25 lowering the s9v the antenna should perform in winds up to around 40 mph. Ice is definitely a concern for any an...
Page 26: Maintenance
S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 26 6. Now, collapse the antenna sections. Hold the base tube firmly in one hand and grab and twist the section abov...
Page 27: Support
S9v 31’ m k ii installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 27 support if you have any questions or problems installing your s9v, please contact us. You can reach us via: emai...