VEHICULAR INSTALLATION

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NOTE

B e f o r e connecting mast sections, wipe unpainted surfaces

clean of mud or dirt to ensure good electrical contact.

d. A s s e m b l e mast by raising top mast assembly and inserting mast sections

a s shown in Figure 2-lC.

e . A d j u s t tension on all elements until mast is plumb. E l e m e n t s need not be

e x c e s s i v e l y t a u t . A tension of approximately 3 to 5 pounds is sufficient.

2.2.1

VEHICULAR INSTALLATION

I n s t a l l a t i o n of the AS-2259/CR antenna on vehicular mounts is the same as

t h a t of the antenna as described in 2.2 above, except the vehicular whip

m o u n t is used rather than the AN/PRC-47 radio, and the Adapter MX-9313/GR

i s used instead of the base assembly, U s e only as many mast sections as

a r e necessary to raise the top of the antenna to approximately 16 feet 9

i n c h e s high. S e e Figure 2-5.

2.3

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

D i s a s s e m b l y is performed in the reverse order of assembly. R e m o v e stakes,

d i s a s s e m b l e mast, and coil elements on hooks provided on top mast section.

When coiling the radiating elements, first pull all four anchor stakes and

l e a v e them on the ground. R e t u r n to the mast and coil each element onto

t h e hooks, pulling the element toward the mast as it is coiled. O t h e r w i s e

k i n k s in the elements may result and the elements may become entangled.

S e c u r e the elements in place on the top mast assembly with the web belt.

2.4

REPACKING PROCEDURE

I n s e r t top mast assembly, with elements coiled on it, in the large pocket in

t h e c a r r y i n g c a s e . I n s e r t the remaining mast sections in the pockets provided.

T h e antenna packs more compactly if the base assembly is inserted in a mast

s e c t i o n which is inserted into the third pocket (one pocket away from the top

m a s t assembly). B e sure the tune-load chart is attached to the base assembly.

F o l d over the side flaps, roll the pack tightly, and buckle the two small

belts.

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