Secure Installation for RF.GURU ANTENNAS, BALUNs and LINE ISOLATORs

RF GURU BALUNs and LINE ISOLATORs are housed in durable enclosures with integrated flanges featuring pre-drilled mounting holes. This design ensures effortless installation on various surfaces using screws or bolts.

However, when mounting these enclosures on a boom, support tube, or mast, additional hardware may be required to achieve a stable and secure attachment. Below are some recommended methods for installation.

Mounting Options

1. Using a our Mounting Plate and Clamps

2. Using Heavy-Duty Cable Ties

As an alternative, weatherproof and UV-resistant cable ties offer a simple yet effective mounting method. Follow these steps:

1. Select 5mm x 400mm (or longer) weather- and UV-resistant cable ties.

2. Thread the cable ties through the enclosure’s mounting holes as shown in the following illustration.

3. Position the enclosure against the boom or mast.

4. Secure the cable ties by tightening them firmly with pliers.

Once tightened, the enclosure is securely mounted and ready for use.

Final Check

Ensure the BALUN or LINE ISOLATOR is firmly in place, and verify that the cable ties or clamps provide sufficient mechanical stability to prevent movement under wind or vibration.

By following these methods, you can effectively mount RF.Guru BALUNs and LINE ISOLATORs onto a beam boom, mast, or support tube, ensuring long-lasting and reliable performance in your RF setup.

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Written by Joeri Van Dooren, ON6URE – RF, electronics and software engineer, complex platform and antenna designer. Founder of RF.Guru. An expert in active and passive antennas, high-power RF transformers, and custom RF solutions, he has also engineered telecom and broadcast hardware, including set-top boxes, transcoders, and E1/T1 switchboards. His expertise spans high-power RF, embedded systems, digital signal processing, and complex software platforms, driving innovation in both amateur and professional communications industries.