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Subject: RE C4SXL and C3SS assembly.
Author: Rick Tavan <tavan@tibco.com>
Date: 16-Sep-2003 08:05:31
The instructions are usually pretty weak. The dimensional diagrams are
almost always correct. The holes are usually correct. Assemble so that
all the holes line up, measure, insert the rivets, measure, pop the
rivets, then measure again.

/Rick N6XI

David Gould wrote:

> I sympathise with Mike W8DN, I am having the exact same problem with
> my C3SS. The assembly manual and the product do not agree.
>
> I am assuming that the product is correct and the manual wrong, if
> so, the 10m and 15m reflectors have NO ADJUSTMENT as the three holes
> only fit one way.
>
> The 10m and 15m drivers have four holes on the smallest outer tube and
> two holes in the 0.5inch tube. This gives the opportunity to adjust
> the element ONE WAY in EACH DIRECTION.
>
> The manual has two instructions WHICH I THINK ARE WRONG
> the 10m reflector has capability to adjust one hole in each direction.
> (In fact none)
> the 10m driven element has the capability to adjust two holes in each
> direction. (In fact only one)
>
> Can anyone confirm that my assumptions and conclusions are correct.
> (I never have these problems with 160m antennas!!!)





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