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S9 Antennas S9v Installation Manual
Summary of S9v
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Model s9v 31’ multiband vertical antenna installation guide.
Page 2: Follow The Installation
S9v 31’ installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 2 warning: installation of this product near powerlines is dangerous. For your safety, follow the installation directions....
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S9v 31’ installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 3 configurations when used with a proper ground system, the s9v is a serious 40 meter dx antenna. The natural resonant fre...
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S9v 31’ installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 4 when a remote tuner is used at the s9v feedpoint, a 4:1 unun is not required. A 1:1 current choke balun may be required ...
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S9v 31’ installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 5 in a multi-band configuration, expect excellent results on 40 through 17 meters and very good results on 15 through 10 m...
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S9v 31’ installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 6 for portable ground-mount operations and dxpeditions, use our optional portable mount, shown below. The portable mount i...
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S9v 31’ installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 7 radials for optimum performance, the s9v should be used with an rf ground system consisting of radial wires. For ground-...
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S9v 31’ installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 8 installation – quick reference.
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S9v 31’ installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 9 installation – detailed instructions 1. Select the site. Try to use a clear and open area to deploy the s9v. Even though...
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S9v 31’ installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 10 note: use a level while you are installing the pipe or portable mount to ensure that it is as straight as possible in t...
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S9v 31’ installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 11 4. Assemble the s9v. To assemble the s9v antenna: a. Lay the s9v on the ground near the ground mount and unwind the ver...
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S9v 31’ installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 12 c. Now we are ready to extend the antenna sections. The s9v should still be laying flat on the ground. To extend the an...
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S9v 31’ installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 13 e. All of the sections (except the top section) have been pre-drilled to accept a stainless steel screw (9 needed; 10 p...
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S9v 31’ installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 14 h. The top section does not require a screw. To secure the top section, hold the section below it with one hand and fir...
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S9v 31’ installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 15 k. Before we raise the antenna, unscrew the bottom end cap. This cap consists of a center piece and plastic ring. Remov...
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S9v 31’ installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 16 l. Now, screw the plastic ring back onto the base tube. The ring will protect the base tube bottom cap threads while th...
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S9v 31’ installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 17 refer to the picture below. Wrap some electrical tape around the coax center and shield. Then, using the supplied stain...
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S9v 31’ installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 18 b. If you are using the s9v as a multi-band vertical, position the 4:1 unun (or remote antenna tuner) at the base of th...
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S9v 31’ installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 19 7. Install ground radials. For ground-mount installations, we suggest a minimum of 16 radials, each at least 26 feet, 9...
Page 20: Lowering The S9V
S9v 31’ installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 20 lowering the s9v the antenna should perform in winds up to around 40 mph. Ice is definitely a concern for any antenna. ...
Page 21: Maintenance
S9v 31’ installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 21 6. Now, collapse the antenna sections. Hold the base tube firmly in one hand and grab and twist the section above the b...
Page 22: Support
S9v 31’ installation guide _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 22 support if you have any questions or problems installing your s9v, please contact me. You can reach me via email at: jo...