BBA-100 Series ANTENNA
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4. Starting at the ends, gently with wire cutters or scissors, remove the
When all cable ties have been removed, the wires must be
If twisting or crossing of the wire occurs during unpacking don't panic and
reach for the wire cutters. Instead try to trace the crossed or twisted wire
and correct the problem.
the antenna is onsite in a large area
Remove the antenna from the box so that the load resistor hangs
downwards below the antenna.
Spread the antenna on the ground as shown below
Note: Do not unroll antenna wires until
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Remove all masking tape.
cable ties from the first set of three coils of wire. Extend this
antenna section as far as possible. Move onto the inner rolls and
repeat.
extended to full length to prevent them becoming tangled.
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HORIZONTAL CONFIGURATION
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RG 213 coax cable strain relief is provided, where
the rear of the balun. See note on last page.
Typical horizontal configuration
Load group
LOAD
Unpack the antenna (see unpacking instructions above) and lay it out on
BBA-100 series Balun installation
the ground between two mounting poles with the load element and balun
wires below the antenna wires.
Attach rope to each insulator (one at each end) and slowly hoist between
the two mounting points (tower/poles even a tree or to the roof) ensuring
the wires do not tangle. Raise to about eye level.
Balun (black box) connection: Once the antenna has been raised to a
convenient height, attach the balun and coax cable as shown below. All
stainless steel nuts and washers required are provided with the balun.
Remember to use the strain relief on the back of the balun box (wrap the
RG58 coax in the little “channel” under the washer and tighten the wing
nut). (see note on back page for RG213 strain relief)
Raise the antenna to the desired height and secure ropes. A slight curve
in the antenna is normal.
appropriate, by a pigtail strain reliever (PTS) attached to
Installation Instruction
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INVERTED “V” CONFIGURATION
Installation instructions
1. Unpack the antenna and lay on the ground making sure the wires do not
tangle, with the balun wires above the antenna wires. i.e. upside down.
2. Fit the balun, and the yoke, as shown in the picture below.
3. Attach a hoisting cord to the suspension yoke. Slowly raise to about eye level
ensuring that the wires do not tangle.
4. When at a convenient working height, connect the coax cable to the plug at
the base of the balun. Remember to use the strain relief on the back of the
balun box (wrap the RG58 coax in the little “channel” under the washer and
tighten the wing nut). (see note below for RG213 strain relief).
5. Ensure the load element is hanging under the antenna,
6. Raise the centre of the antenna to the required height. The ends of the
antenna now need to be secured. Attach cord to the insulator at each end of
the antenna. Apply sufficient tension to straighten the antenna cables. A slight
curve in the antenna is normal. Tie these cords to convenient points to secure
the antenna in position. Ideally these should be tied at a height, or in a safe
area to avert possible contact and risks of minor shocks or burns.
Inverted BBA-100 series Balun installation Typical inverted “V” installation
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RG 213 coax strain relief is provided, where
The stainless steel wire of the PTS is attached to the
back of the balun by the wing nut and washer. Wind the
coax cable through the centre of the PTS (so the free
coax is longer than the stainless steel wire) then connect
the coax connector to the balun. Make sure that there is
no strain on the connector when the cable is hanging
down.
appropriate, by a pigtail strain relief (PTS)
attached to the balun.
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