Direction Finding Operation. (cont) - TM-32-5895-206-100096

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(6) Connect S hooks of three ground

anchor

assemblies to guy ring of upper mast assembly.

(7) Level and secure antenna pedestal. Use air

bubble level indicator on compass bracket to level pedestal.

Adjust leg extensions of tripod as necessary. Implant ground

anchor assembly stakes at 1200 locations around pedestal to

secure pedestal in level position.

NOTE

The packframe mounted equipment contains

magnets. If packframe is placed close to

compass, some error may be introduced.

Keep other equipment away from compass

during antenna mast alignment.

(8) Align azimuth indicator with magnetic north as

follows:

(a) Rotate lower mast assembly until the

magnetic compass indicates north. Gently tighten mast retaining

screw.

(b) Loosen azimuth scale retaining screw.

Rotate the azimuth scale until zero line aligns with mast pointer

(cursor). Tighten azimuth scale retaining screw.

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