Alpha Antenna Field Guide
34' 6" Telescopic Element
Deployment
Deploy by extending or retracting the telescopic whip to resonance for use as an omni-directional vertical on 40 through 2 meters when radials are installed on the ground side of a sturdy mounting solution. It is necessary to Guy this system when deployed for 30/40 meters or it will bend and sway as well as other bands when conditions require it.
Warnings
- Watch for Power Lines ⚡
- Use a sturdy mounting solution ?️
- Secure your Ropes to Guy Ring and Anchors ⚓
- Not for use on the Alpha Match or Hex Hub ❌
Ropes are available as an option & anchors are user supplied.
User Configured Length Chart
*Vertical Element Length will vary based upon the number and length of your radial elements.
| Band | *Vertical Element Length | Radials No. & Length **Standard Rules Below Apply |
|---|---|---|
| 40 Meters | ||
| 30 Meters | ||
| 20 Meters | ||
| 17 Meters | ||
| 15 Meters | ||
| 12 Meters | ||
| 10 Meters | ||
| 6 Meters | ||
| 2 Meters |
** A minimum of 4 radials and for optimum performance 16 or more, each at least a 1/4 wavelength at the lowest operating frequency.
How to Attach All Options
The image shows the Alpha Antenna 34' 6" Telescopic Element with various components attached. A spool of wire is connected to the base of the telescopic element. Three ground radials, each with a green clamp at one end and a stake at the other, are shown extending from the base. Four additional radials, coiled and with green clamps, are also attached to the base, ready to be deployed.
