CUSHCRAFT R9 Manuale di istruzioni

6,10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 30, 40, 80 Meters

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Cushcraft

Amateur Radio Antennas

308 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD

STARKVILLE, MS 39759

PHONE 662-323-5803

FAX 662-323-6551

Rev 1D

WARNING

THIS ANTENNA IS AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCT OR. CONTACT WITH POWER LINES CAN RESULT IN DEATH, OR SERIOUS INJURY.

DO NOT INSTALLTHIS ANTENNA WHERE THERE IS ANY POSSIBILITY OF CONTACT WITH HIGH VOLTAGE OR ARC-OVER FROM

POWER CABLES OR SERVICE DROPS TO BUILDINGS.THE ANTENNA, SUPPORTING MASTAND/OR TOWER MUST NOT BE

CLOSE TO ANY POWER LINES DURING I NSTALLA TION, REMOVAL OR IN THE EVENT PA RT OF THE SYSTEM SHOULD

ACCIDENTALLY FALL. FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES FOR ANTENNA INSTALLATIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE U.S.CONSUMER

PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

Your Cushcraft R9 vertical antenna is designed and manufactured to give trouble free service. This antenna

will perform as specified if the instructions and suggestions in this manual are followed and care is used

in the assembly and installation. When checking the components received in your antenna package use

the parts listed beside each diagram. There is a master parts list on page 2. If you are unable to locate

any tube or component, check the inside of all tubing.IMP0 RTANT

:Save the weight label from the outside

of the carton and lot # from the white label on the carton end. Each antenna is weighed at the factory to

verify the parts count. If you claim a missing part,you will be asked for the weight verification label and

PLANNING

Plan your installation carefully. If you use volunteer helpers be sure that they are qualified to assist you.

Make certain that everyone involved understands that you are the boss and that they must follow your

instructions. If you have any doubts at all, employ a professional antenna installation company to install

your antenna.

LOCATION

Although the R9 will operate in almost any location, it must be mounted vertically with the feedpoint

EXTREME CARE MUST BE USED FOR YOUR SAFETY. YOU MUST INSURE THAT WHILE THE R9

IS IN OPERATION NEITHER PEOPLE NOR PETS CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH ANY PORTION OF

YOUR ANTENNA INCLUDING THE COUNTERPOISE RODS. DEADLY VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS

MAY EXIST .ALSO, SINCE THE EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO RF ARE NOT FULLY UNDERSTOOD,

LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO INTENSE RF FIELDS IS NOT RECOMMENDED. THERE ARE SEVEN

WARNING STICKERS WHICH MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE ENDS OF THE COUNTERPOISE RODS

AS SHOWN IN FIGURE E.

MOUNTING

Your mast should be rigid and pointing straight up. Always use a mast at least 1-3/4 inches (4.4 cm) but

not larger than 2-1/8 inches (5.4 cm) in diameter. If you guy the mast, use n

SYSTEM GROUNDING

Direct grounding of the antenna mast is very important for safety. This serves as protection from lightning

strikes and static buildup, and from high voltages which may be present in the equipment attached to the antenna.

A good electrical connection should be made to one or more ground rods directly at the base of the antenna

or mast using a least #10 AWG ground wire and noncorrosive hardware. For details and safety standards,

consult the National Electrical Code. You should also use a coaxial lightning arrestor, situated outside and

Cushcraft offers several different

models, such as the LA-2 .

ASSEMBLY

Assemble your R9 by following steps 1 through 12. After assembling the antenna, verify all dimensions

for accuracy.

the lot #, which tells when it was packed.

at least 10’ above earth ground for best operation. It cannot be mounted on the ground. Secure a location

clear from surrounding objects such as buildings, trees, power lines, towers, guy wires, antennas and

metallic objects .Ideally, it should be 60’ from any metal vertical structures, such as a tower. The R8 may

be mounted higher than 10’ above earth ground without modification. That is the beauty of its ground-

independent design.

such as Phillystran. A GuyKit, R8GK, is available for top guying in high wind areas.

as near earth ground as possible to minimize the length of the wire to ground.

KEY PART# DESCRIPTION QTY

BA Base assembly 1

BB R8 Tube BB 1-1/4" x 72"( 3.17 x 182.9cm) 1

BC R8 Tube BC 1-1/8" x 72"(2.9 x 182.9cm) 1

BD R8 Tube BD 1" x 36" (2.5 x 91cm) 1

BE R8 Tube BE 7/8' x 16" (2.3 x 40.5cm) 1

SA R8 Stub SA 3/8"x 52" (0.9 x 132cm) 1

SC R8 Stub SC 3/8" x 48" (0.9 x 121.9cm) 1

SD R8 Stub SD 3/8" x 48" (0.9 x 121.9cm) 1

SE R8 Stub SE 1/4" x 12" (0.6 x 30cm) 1

SF R8 Stub SF 3/8" x 72" (0.9 x 182.8cm 2

SG R8 Stub SG 3/8" x 43-1/2" (0.9 x 110.5cm) 1

SH R8 Stub SH 3/8" x 68" (0.9 x 173cm) 1

BT1 BT1 Trap 17 / 20 Meter 1

BT2 BT2 Trap 30 Meter 1

MN9 R9 Matching Network 1

XHR40 40"X-Hat Rod 2

09 010009 # 8-32 x 5/8" SS RH MS 12

11 010011 # 8-32 SS Hex Nut 18

26 190026 Aluminum Bracket 2

28 190028 Aluminum Half Washer 2

32 902832 49" Whip & Tip Assembly 7

726 195726 U- bolt “V”Bracket 4

64 014764 # 8-32 x 2-1/4" SS Machine Screw 4

73 194173 Radial Ring “L”Bracket 4

74 194174 Radial Ring 2

79 010079 # 8-32 x 1/2" SS RH Machine Screw 4

87 014387 # 8-32 x SS/Nylon Hex Nut 23

96 010096 # 8-32 x 3/8" SS RH MS 4

99 205099 Aluminum Stub Clamp 2

105 055105 1/4" Black Plastic Cap 4

115 050115 Connector Boot 1

116 240116 Silicone Package 1

118 010118 5/16 - 18 SS Hex Nut 8

119 010119 5/16 SS Split Lock Washer 8

120 010120 # 8-32 x 2" SS RH MS 1

160 190160 Matching Network Bracket 1

220 010220 # 10-24 SS Hex Nut 1

231 010231 # 8-32 x 1-3/4" SS RH MS 5

232 010232 # 8-32 x 2-1/2" SS RH MS 6

233 010233 # 10 SS Split Lock Washer 1

326 290326 Danger Label 8

404 010404 U-Bolt SS 5/16-18 3-1/4 (2-7/16 C-C) 2

405 010405 U-bolt SS 5/16-18 4-1/2 (2-7/16 C-C) 2

407 030407 Worm Clamp SS 7/32" - 5/8" 10

410 030410 Worm Clamp SS 7/16" - 1" 3

411 030411 Worm Clamp SS 9/16"- 1-1/4" 4

412 030412 Worm Clamp SS 11/16" - 1-1/2" 1

413 030413 Worm Clamp SS 3/4" - 1-3/4" 1

428 902428 Ground Strap 1

657 194657 Aluminum L Bracket 6

940 360940 # 8 Aluminum Flat Washer 12

941 011941 # 8 SS Split Lock Washer 18

4079 194079 Aluminum Mounting Plate 1

5072 205072 4-Hole Insulator 1

5096 205096 3-Hole Insulator 1

5097 205097 2-Hole Insulator 1

Tube Cap 5/8"

765-1062

408

656-0375S 6-32 x 3/8 ScrewS6

S6 6-32 Nut With lock

705-0632S-K

10-24 x ½ SS

500158

S7 4

KEY PART# DESCRIPTION QTY

S80 20-R9-48 80 Meter Spokes 8

S40 20-R9-36 40 Meter Spokes 4

LC1 11-R9-LC 80-40 loading Coil Assembly 1

BF 20-R9-CA Tube AL 5/8 .035 x 36”1

75 455624 Tube Cap 1/8”12

414 191650 3/4 tube clamp 1

#1 - ASSEMBLE RADIAL

RINGS

232

428

232

FIGURE

73 73

BA BASE 1

ASSEMBLY

BRACKET

74 194174 RADIAL RING 2

79 010079 SS MACHINE # 8-32 x 1/2"4

SCREW (1.3 cm)

87 014387 SS LOCK # 8-32 14

NUT

232 010232 SS MACHINE # 8-32 x 2-1/2" 6

SCREW (6.35 cm)

428 902428 Radial Ring 1

Connector

KEY P/N DISPLAY DESC. SIZE QTY

N to e:

Radial Ring mounts on lowest set of holes

on the base insulatorr

See figure D

73 194173 RADIAL RING 4

96 010096 SS MACHINE #8-32 x 3/8" 4

SCREW (.95 cm)

Figures A through D show the steps for radial ring assembly. Refer

to the parts table below for the parts required in this step. Slide

the two radial rings (74) onto the base assembly (BA). Note the

orientation of the ring slots. Attach the rings to the base using the

radial ring brackets (73), 2 1/2" screws (232), 1/2" screws (79)

and lock nuts (87). Leave hardware loose until Step #2. Note the

proper orientation of the radial ring brackets in Figure A. Install

ground strap (428) as shown in Figure D.

NOTE: Do not accidentally use the #10-24 nut in

this step.

Insert four 2 1/2" screws (232) into the base assembly (BA) as

shown in Figure D. Secure with nuts (87).

Longer dimension

attaches to base.

Shorter

dimension

attaches to

radial ring.

428

32 902832 SS RADIAL 49" 7

(124.5 cm)

BRACKET

87 014387 SS LOCK #8-32

NUT

326 290326 WARNING 7

LABEL

MN MN8 MATCHING 1

NETWORK

#2- ATTACH MATCHING

NETWORK AND RADIALS

KEY P/N DISPLAY DESC SIZE QTY

FIGURE E

190160160

220 010220 SS HEX NUT #10-24 1

233 010233 SS SPLIT #10 1

LOCK WASHER

941 011941 SS SPLIT #8 3

LOCK WASHER

11 010011 SS HEX NUT #8-32 3

11 11

MN9

220

326

160

120 87

941

233

MN8

Slide upper matching network bracket (160) onto base section

(BA). Place it tight against the fiberglass insulator. Insert one

2" screw (120) into bracket (160) and attach nut (87) as

shown in Figure E. Slide Matching Network screws into holes

on upper matching network bracket (160). Position bottom MN

bracket over captive screw in base section (BA) and secure

with #10 nut (220) and a #10 lock washer (233).

Secure MN to upper MN bracket (160) with two nuts (11)

and lock washer (941). Tighten screw in upper MN bracket

(160).

The radial rods may be inserted into the base section at any

time in the assembly process.

One at a time, place the stainless radial rods (32) into the

slots in the radial rings. Tighten the corresponding ring screws

as you work your way around the rings. The radial rings do

not have to touch each other to secure the radial rods properly.

Do not overtighten the screws. When all rods are secure,

tighten all hardware on the base section. Attach jumper strap

(428) to MN screw with nut (11) and lock washer (941).

Attach warning labels (326) as shown.

120 010120 SS MACHINE # 8-32 x 2"

SCREW (5.1 cm)

428

4 PLACES

941

4 PLACES

#3- ASSEMBLE PLASTIC

SPACERS TO RADIAL RINGS

09 010009 SS Machine # 8-32 x 5/8" 12

Screw (1.6 cm)

11 010011 SS HEX NUT 8-32 15

941 011941 SS Split Lock # 8 15

Washer

231 010231 SS Machine 8-32 x 1-3/4" 3

Screw (4.45 cm)

657 194657 Aluminum 6

L Bracket

940 360940 Aluminum # 8 12

Flat Washer

BB R8BB R8 Tube 1-1/4" x 72" 1

(3.2 x 182.9 cm)

BC R8BC R8 Tube 1-1/8" x 72" 1

(2.9 x 182.9 cm)

5072 205072 4-Hole

Plastic Insulator

5096 205096 3-Hole

5097 205097 2-Hole

KEY P/N DISPLAY DESC SIZE QTY

657

2 PLACES

941

11 231

4 PLACES

940

4 PLACES

5072

4 PLACES

231

941

657

2 PLACES

657

2 PLACES

5096

5097

4 PLACES

940

4 PLACES

940

4 PLACES

941

4 PLACES

941

4 PLACES

941

Place the aluminum L-brackets (657) on tube (BB) and secure them

with hardware (231,941&11). Repeat this as well on tube (BC) as

shown on Fig. "F". Slide the 4-hole insulator (5072) on tube (BB)

and secure it with applicable hardware ( 09, 940,941 & 11). Repeat

the same with two and three hole insulators (5096 & 5097) on

tube (BC) according to Fig. "F".

NOTE: Make sure that the tubes are oriented with the slotted ends

on the top when you start assembling the hardware onto them.

FIGURE F

Plastic Insulator

#4-

ASSEMBLE

RADIATOR

TUBES

BA BASE 1

ASSEMBLY

BB R8TUBE BB 1-1/4”x 72”1

1 1/8”insert (3.17 x 182.9 cm)

BC R8TUBE BC 1-1/8”x 72”1

1”insert (2.9 x 182.9 cm)

BD R8TUBE BD 1”x 36”1

(2.5 x 91 cm

)

411 030411 SS WORM 9/16”x 1-1/4”1

CLAMP (1.4 x 3.2 cm)

412 030412 SS WORM 11/16”x 1-1/2”1

CLAMP (0.7 x 3.8 cm)

413 030413 SS WORM 3/4”x 1-3/4”1

CLAMP (1.9 x 4.4 cm )

KEY P/N DISPLAY DESC SIZE QTY

Slide theTube BD into tube BC until it hits the inner tube, and secure it

with worm clamp (411).Slide this assembly into tube BB and secure it

with worm clamp (412). Make sure that plastic insulators are aligned as

shown in Fig. "G".

Insert assembly consisted of tubes BD,BC and BB 4 -1/2 " into base

assembly (BA) and secure it with worm clamp (413).We recommend

that you use workhorses or two chairs to place this assembly in a horizontal

position .You may or may not attach the stainless radial rods (32) to the

base assembly (BA) at this time as mentioned in Section #2 of this

manual.

413

411

412

4-1/2”

INSERT

(11.4 cm)

8”

INSERT

FIGURE G

7/8”insert

15-3/8”

(39.1cm)

LOWER BRACKET

SITS FLUSH ON

BASE ASSEMBLY

87 64

#5 - ASSEMBLE METAL

CLAMPS ON TO RADIATOR

As the antenna radiator sits on workhorses or pair of chairs place the

aluminum stub clamps (99) on radiator according the Fig. "H". Make

surethe clamps are aligned as shown.Leave the hardware on clamps

(64, 87) slightly loose to allow you insert the stub tubes later.

FIGURE H

64 014764 SS MACHINE #8-32 x 2-1/4”4

SCREW (5.7 cm)

87 014387 SS NYLON #8-32 4

HEX NUT

99 205099 ALUMINUM 2

STUB CLAMP

KEY P/N DISPLAY DESC SIZE QTY

#6 - ASSEMBLY OF 6 AND

10 METERS STUBS

SA R8SA R8 Stub SA 3/8"x 52" 1

(1 x 132 cm)

SB R8SB R8 Stub SB 1/4" x 6" 2

(0.6 x 15 cm)

SC R8SC R8 Stub SC 3/8" x 48" 1

(1 x 121.9 cm)

SD R8SD R8 Stub SD 3/8" x 48" 1

(1 x121.9 cm)

SE R8SE R8 Stub SE 1/4" x 12" 1

(.6 x 30.5 cm)

105 055105 Black Plastic Cap 1/4" 2

(.6 cm)

407 030407 SS Worm Clamp 7/32"-5/8" 4

(.6 x 1.6 cm)

FIGURE I

Frequency (MHz) Length

50.250 4-1/2" (11.4 cm)

50.800 3-1/2" (8.9 cm)

51.500 2-1/2" (6.4 cm)

52.500 1-1/2" (13.8 cm)

53. 500 1/2" (1.3 cm)

6 Meter Tune Chart

KEY P/N DISPLAY DESC SIZE QTY

Take the (SA) tube and slide it through the 4-hole insulator and secure

it in the bottom aluminum stub clamp as shown in Fig. "I". Make sure

that the slotted end of (SA) tube protrudes beyond the 4-hole insulator

and the opposite end of (SA) tube is mounted flush with the bottom

of the stub clamp (see callout at bottom of Fig I). In same fashion

slide the tube (SC) and secure it on other side of bottom aluminum

stub clamp. Align the bottom stub clamp with plastic insulators and

secure it tight. Slide the 6" rod (SB) into tube (SA) and secure with

worm clamp (407). Use 6 Meter tuning chart to adjust the stub (SB)

for selected portion of the band. Place the protective plastic cap on

top of (SB) tuning rod to complete the 6 Meter stub.

Take another 6" rod (SB) and slide it 3" into tube (SC) and secure

with worm clamp (407) as shown in callout of Fig. "I". Slide the tube

(SD) through 3-hole plastic insulator and assemble with worm clamp

(407) over other end of rod (SB). Insert rod ( SE) into tube (SD) as

shown ,and complete the 10 Meter stub by placing the protective

plastic cap on top.

3”(7.6 cm)

INSERT

3”(7.6 cm)

INSERT

10”(25.4 cm)

EXPOSED

SEE 6 METER

TUNE CHART

105

407

105

407

Stubs sit flush with bottom of

stub clamp,on top of BA.

NOTE:

#7-ASSEMBLYOF12 AND

15 METERS STUBS

KEY P/N DISPLAY DESC SIZE QTY

3” (7.6 cm)

INSERT

SB R8SB R8 STUB SB 1/4"x 6" 4

(.6 x 15 cm)

105 055105 BLACK PLASTIC 1/4" 2

CAP (.6 cm)

407 030407 SS WORM 7 /32"-5/8" 6

CLAMP (1.2 x 1.6 cm)

SF R8SF R8 STUB SF 3/8" x 72" 2

(1 x 182.9 cm)

SH R8SH R8 STUB SH 3/8" x 68" 1

(1 x173 cm)

SG R8SG R8 STUB SG 3/8" x 43-1/2" 1

(1 x110.5 cm)

3” (7.6 cm)

INSERT

407 407

FIGURE J1 FIGURE J2

Take two tubes (SF) and slide them through 4-hole plastic insulator

and secure in top stub clamp as shown in Fig. J1. Insert two

6"rods (SB) in (SF) tubes and place the worm clamps (407) as

shown in callout at Fig. J2. Place tube (SH) on left side stub as

shown in Fig. J2, sliding it through 2 and 3 hole plastic insulators.

Insert tube (SG) on the right side stub as shown and secure with

worm clamp. Take two (SB) rods and insert them on top of these

two stubs as shown in top callouts of Fig. J2 along with protective

end caps.

Note: Make sure that all stubs are positioned around main radiator

as shown in Fig. J2

407

SF SF

3-1/2” (8.9 cm)

EXPOSED

3” (7.6 cm)

INSERT

3” (7.6 cm)

INSERT

3-1/2” (8.9 cm )

EXPOSED

105

SB SB

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