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5.
Attach the insulator approximately 15 feet up the support. Do not allow the
wire to contact the support.
6.
Pull the wire tight.
7.
Tie the opposite end of the wire to a stake.
8.
Strip 1/2 inch of insulation from the end of the wire.
9.
Connect the bared wire to the center connection of the antenna connector on the
radio.
10. Record BDAR action taken.
When the mission is complete, as soon as
practicable,
repair using standard maintenance procedures.
Option 3:
Half Rhombic Antenna.
Materials/Tools:
o Wire, commo or electrical
o Insulators (e.g., glass, plastic, leather, nylon, etc), three each
o 600-ohm carbon resistor or equivalent
Procedural Steps:
1.
Determine the direction of the desired station.
2.
Select a support at least 30 feet high.
3.
Move your vehicle approximately 50 feet from the support. Keep the support in
line with and between you and the desired station.
4.
Cut approximately 100 feet of wire for the antenna.
5.
Cut approximately 91 feet of wire for a counterpoise.
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