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S9 Antennas S9v 31’ Mk II Installation Manual - page 12
S9v 31’ M K II Installation Guide
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HOW TO UNLATCH A TUBE RING
Unlatching a tube ring is easy! Use both hands. Push forward on one tab
while pulling back on the other tab to free the latching mechanism, as
shown below.
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...