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Construction Details

To download a detailed construction "manual", click HERE.
To see some of the construction pics, click on the photos below.
Download slides from the PVRC-NCCC joint webinar (October 14, 2009), click HERE (File size = 51 MB.)

1. Rust-Oleum "Forest Green"
Paint Can
2. PVC Before Painting: Impromptu "Paint Shed"		 3. PVC After: Section Spray Painted
4. PVC Sections Painted: Environmentally Friendly
pvc
5. Taped & Ready To Telescope		 pvc
6. Antenna Top: Aantenna Post		 pvc
7. Antenna Bottom:
Red Antenna Post		 pvc
8. Antenna Bottom: SO-239 Wiring + Ground Posts
pvc
9. Capacitance. Hat
Top View		 pvc
10. Capacitance Hat
Bottom View		 pvc
11. Capacitance Hat
Inside of the Top Cap		 pvc
12. Bottom Cap on plywood

13. Bottom Cap +
Threaded Rod
14. Threaded Rod in Place
15. All 3 PVC Sections Assembled 		pvc
16. Close-up of Bottom Posts
pvc
17. Close-up of Antenna Wiring
 pvc
19. Assembled With
Capacitance Hat		 pvc
20. Assembled In Place

Other Installations

Over the years, since the article was published in 2009, several ham operators around the world have built the antenna with good results. Some have shared their experiences with me.

To read their stories and see their installations click HERE

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