Antennas Direct DB8 User manual

DB8 Antenna Assembly
1. The DB8 comes with:
 • 2reectors
 • 2setsofbowtieelements
 • Combinerbarswith75ohmtransformer
 • 4setsofboltswithaluminumsleeves
 • 2crossbraces
 • 2Mastclamps
1.
2. Attachcombiningbarstothebindingposts
 ontheantenna(bowtie)elements.Tighten
 usingsuppliedwingnuts.Thiselectrically
 joinsbothhalvesoftheantenna.
2.
3.  Left,bothsetsofelementsjoinedwiththe
 combinerbars.Thetransformerisinthecenter.
3.
4. Next,attachthecrossbracestotherearofthe
 reectorasshownusingsuppliedbolts.
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5. Note:adjustableUboltmastclampsfacetherear
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6. Attachthereectorstotheelementsusingthe
suppliedboltsandspacers.Slidethespacersover
theboltssothefrontandbackhalvesareseparated
by3“.
6.
Helpful Tips:
• Ifyourcablerunisgreaterthan75’,Apre-ampliermayberequired.
• UHFsignalsarelineofsight.Getasmuchelevationaspractical.
• AtticInstallationswillcut40%-50%ofyoursignalstrength.
• KEEP ANTENNA AWAY FROM POWER LINES
7. Assembly Complete
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