Antenna Diagram And Parts List(Revised 05/05/2009, MarVac Electronics link updated)
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"Building a Base-Loaded Vertical Antenna" |
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Dwg.
Ref. |
Qty |
Description |
Source |
1 |
1. |
1/2"
copper pipe cap |
Home
improvement store (plumbing dept.) |
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2 |
98 in. |
1/2".copper
pipe (Type L) |
Home
improvement store (plumbing dept.) |
|
3 |
2 |
3/4"
hose clamps |
Home
improvement store (plumbing dept.) |
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4 |
10 in. |
3/4"
copper pipe (Type M) |
Home
improvement store (plumbing dept.) |
|
5 |
1 |
Pipe
grounding clamp to fit 3/4" pipe |
Home
improvement store (electrical dept.) |
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6 |
1 |
3/4"
sweat to 3/4" male threaded copper adapter |
Home
improvement store (plumbing dept.) |
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7 |
1 |
1
1/2" male threaded to 3/4" female threaded galvanized iron reducing
bushing |
Home
improvement store (plumbing dept.) |
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8 |
2 |
large
plastic wire tie, also known as "tie wrap" |
Home
improvement store (electrical dept.) |
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9 |
10 in. |
1
1/2" white schedule 40 PVC pipe |
Home
improvement store (plumbing dept.) |
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10 |
2 |
3"
long adhesive-backed Velcro strips |
Home
improvement store (hardware dept.) |
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11 |
1 |
Waterproof
box: plastic or metal outdoor electrical box. Minimum inside dimensions:
7" x 6.5" x 2" |
home
improvement store (electrical
dept.) or electrical supply store |
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12 |
(see note 1) |
1
1/2" rigid metal conduit |
Home
improvement store (electrical dept.) |
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13 |
3 |
#10
x 1" self-tapping stainless steel screw |
Home
improvement store (hardware dept.) |
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14 |
2 |
1
1/2" slip to 1 1/2" female threaded white schedule 40 PVC adapter |
Home
improvement store (plumbing dept.) |
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15 |
2 |
3"
white schedule 40 PVC cap |
Home
improvement store (plumbing dept.) |
|
16 |
11 in. |
3"
white schedule 40 PVC pipe |
Home
improvement store (plumbing dept.) |
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- |
1 |
Small
can PVC solvent cement, medium consistency |
Home
improvement store (plumbing dept.) |
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- |
1 |
Small
can PVC solvent cleaner |
Home
improvement store (plumbing dept.) |
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- |
1 |
1
lb spool #16 AWG gauge magnet wire |
MarVac Electronics http://marvac.com/detail.aspx?ID=32610 or powerwerx.com http://www.powerwerx.com/product.asp?ProdID=2101 |
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Note
1. Be sure to use "rigid metal
conduit", not the lighter grade conduit made for interior wiring. You
can join several lengths with threaded couplers to get your desired height.
If you need to cut an odd length, be sure the cut end is on the bottom of the
mast and that a threaded end is on the top. |