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TM 9-2320-356-BD
5.
Twist wire ends together and connect to an insulator.
6.
Tie three sticks together,
3 feet in length, to form a triangular support for
the lower end of the reflector element wires.
7.
Use three insulators and connect the lower end of the reflector elements and
triangular support.
8.
Connect one end of the radiating element to an insulator at the upper end of
the reflector elements.
9.
Connect an insulator and a suspension rope or wire to the upper end of the
radiating element.
10. Cut two pieces of wire long enough to reach from the radio to the desired
height of the antenna.
11. Strip the insulation from one end of both wires.
12. Splice one wire to a bare section of the radiating element.
13. Mark the opposite end as antenna.
14. Splice the other wire to a bare section of the reflector wires.
15. Toss the suspension rope or wire over the limb of a tree or other support.
16. Pull the antenna up to the desired height.
17. Strip insulation from the other end of both wires.
18. Connect the wire marked as antenna to the center of the radio antenna connector.
19. Connect the other wire to a screw on the radio (ground).
20. Record BDAR action taken.
When the mission is complete, as soon as
practicable,
repair using standard maintenance procedures.
Option 2:
Long Wire Antenna.
1.
Determine the direction of the desired station.
2.
Select a support at least 15 feet high.
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You
Support
Distant
Station
3.
Move the vehicle approximately 100 feet from the support. Keep the support in
line with and between you and the desired station.
4.
Connect 100 feet of wire to an insulator.
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