Alpha Antenna HOA Buster User manual

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User Guide
HOA Buster
Version 2.1
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Introduction
This ‘HOA Buster’ antenna defeats the rules imposed upon amateur ham radio operators by using existing metal
gutters as an antenna and enables external tuners to achieve a near perfect match.
Product Overview
– 1 Top of Mast Mount
– 1 Ground rod
– 1 Eight-foot jumper wire with clips
– 1 Alpha Match with riser
Product Specifications
Frequency Coverage – 1.8MHz to 54MHz; 1.8MHz band is dependent upon length of gutter being long enough.
Power – 250 PEP SSB, 125 CW, or 25 watts digital modes

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Installation and Setup
1) Place the included metal 10-inch stake into the ground,
2) Slip the included mount over the stake and tighten the 4 bolts/nuts;
3) Screw the male bolt on the bottom of the Alpha Match onto the female hex nut on the mount;
4) Attach the included jumper wire to the hex nut on the bottom of the Match.
5) Clip the jumper wire to your gutter.
a. Ensure the full length of the jumper wire is deployed and not laying on the ground;
6) Then attach your coax to the SO239 connector on the bottom of the Match and run the coax to your
equipment.
a. Ensure the coax does not run parallel to the jumper wire.
Support Contacts
If you have questions about your antenna, please feel free to email us at [email protected]