Antenna Diagram And Parts List

(Revised 05/05/2009,  MarVac Electronics link updated)

 

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Dwg. Ref.

Qty

Description

Source

1

1.

1/2" copper pipe cap

Home improvement store (plumbing dept.)

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.)

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.)

6

1

3/4" sweat to 3/4" male threaded copper adapter

Home improvement store (plumbing dept.)

7

1

1 1/2" male threaded to 3/4" female threaded galvanized iron reducing bushing

Home improvement store (plumbing dept.)

8

2

large plastic wire tie, also known as "tie wrap"

Home improvement store (electrical dept.)

9

10 in.

1 1/2" white schedule 40 PVC pipe

Home improvement store (plumbing dept.)

10

2

3" long adhesive-backed Velcro strips

Home improvement store (hardware dept.)

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

12

(see note 1)

1 1/2" rigid metal conduit

Home improvement store (electrical dept.)

13

3

#10 x 1" self-tapping stainless steel screw

Home improvement store (hardware dept.)

14

2

1 1/2" slip to 1 1/2" female threaded white schedule 40 PVC adapter

Home improvement store (plumbing dept.)

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.)

-

1

Small can PVC solvent cement, medium consistency

Home improvement store (plumbing dept.)

-

1

Small can PVC solvent cleaner

Home improvement store (plumbing dept.)

-

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

 

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.