R9

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 1F
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WARNING
THIS ANTENNA IS AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCT OR. CONTACT WITH POWER LINES CAN RESULT IN DEATH, OR SERIOUS INJURY.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS 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 MAST AND/OR TOWER MUST NOT BE
CLOSE TO ANY POWER LINES DURING I NSTALLATION, 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
the lot #, which tells when it was packed.
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
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.
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
such as Phillystran. A GuyKit, R8GK, is available for top guying in high wind areas.

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

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KEY PART# DESCRIPTION QTY KEY PART# DESCRIPTION QTY

BA Base assembly 1 99 205099 Aluminum Stub Clamp 2
BB R8 Tube BB 1-1/4" x 72"( 3.17 x 182.9cm) 1 105 055105 1/4" Black Plastic Cap 4
BC R8 Tube BC 1-1/8" x 72"(2.9 x 182.9cm) 1 115 050115 Connector Boot 1
BD R8 Tube BD 1" x 36" (2.5 x 91cm) 1 116 240116 Silicone Package 1
BE R8 Tube BE 7/8' x 16" (2.3 x 40.5cm) 1 118 010118 5/16 - 18 SS Hex Nut 8
S80 20-R9-48 80 Meter Spokes 8 119 010119 5/16 SS Split Lock Washer 8
S40 20-R9-36 40 Meter Spokes 4 120 010120 # 8-32 x 2" SS RH MS 1
BF 20-R9-CA Tube AL 5/8 .035 x 36” 1 160 190160 Matching Network Bracket 1
SA R8 Stub SA 3/8"x 52" (0.9 x 132cm) 1 220 010220 # 10-24 SS Hex Nut 1
231 010231 # 8-32 x 1-3/4" SS RH MS 5
SC R8 Stub SC 3/8" x 48" (0.9 x 121.9cm) 1 232 010232 # 8-32 x 2-1/2" SS RH MS 6
SD R8 Stub SD 3/8" x 48" (0.9 x 121.9cm) 1 233 010233 # 10 SS Split Lock Washer 1
SE R8 Stub SE 1/4" x 12" (0.6 x 30cm) 1 326 290326 Danger Label 8
SF R8 Stub SF 3/8" x 72" (0.9 x 182.8cm 2 404 010404 U-Bolt SS 5/16-18 3-1/4 (2-7/16 C-C) 2
SG R8 Stub SG 3/8" x 43-1/2" (0.9 x 110.5cm) 1 405 010405 U-bolt SS 5/16-18 4-1/2 (2-7/16 C-C) 2
SH R8 Stub SH 3/8" x 68" (0.9 x 173cm) 1 407 030407 Worm Clamp SS 7/32" - 5/8" 10
BT1 BT1 Trap 17 / 20 Meter 1 408 765-1062 Tube Cap 5/8"
BT2 BT2 Trap 30 Meter 1 410 030410 Worm Clamp SS 7/16" - 1" 3
MN9 R9 Matching Network 1 411 030411 Worm Clamp SS 9/16"- 1-1/4" 4
LC1 11-R9-LC 80-40 loading Coil Assembly 1 412 030412 Worm Clamp SS 11/16" - 1-1/2" 1
XHR40 40"X-Hat Rod 2 413 030413 Worm Clamp SS 3/4" - 1-3/4" 1
09 010009 # 8-32 x 5/8" SS RH MS 12 428 902428 Ground Strap 1
11 010011 # 8-32 SS Hex Nut 18 657 194657 Aluminum L Bracket 6
26 190026 Aluminum Bracket 2 940 360940 # 8 Aluminum Flat Washer 12
28 190028 Aluminum Half Washer 2 941 011941 # 8 SS Split Lock Washer 18
32 902832 49" Whip & Tip Assembly 7 4079 194079 Aluminum Mounting Plate 1
726 195726 U- bolt “V” Bracket 4 5072 205072 4-Hole Insulator 1
64 014764 # 8-32 x 2-1/4" SS Machine Screw 4 5096 205096 3-Hole Insulator 1
73 194173 Radial Ring “L” Bracket 4 5097 205097 2-Hole Insulator 1
74 194174 Radial Ring 2 S6 656-0375S 6-32 x 3/8 Screw 15
75 455624 Tube Cap 1/8” 12 S6 705-0632S-K 6-32 Nut With lock 15
79 010079 # 8-32 x 1/2" SS RH Machine Screw 4 S7 500158 10-24 x ½ SS 4
87 014387 # 8-32 x SS/Nylon Hex Nut 23 414 191650 3/4 tube clamp 1
96 010096 # 8-32 x 3/8" SS RH MS 4

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#1 - ASSEMBLE RADIAL Shorter

dimension
FIGURE
RINGS A
attaches to
radial ring.

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 Longer dimension
the two radial rings (74) onto the base assembly (BA). Note the attaches to base.
orientation of the ring slots. Attach the rings to the base using the 73
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.
79
73
NOTE: Do not accidentally use the #10-24 nut in 79
this step. 428

Insert four 2 1/2" screws (232) into the base assembly (BA) as
shown in Figure D. Secure with nuts (87). FIGURE 74
B
73
KEY P/N DISPLAY DESC. SIZE QTY 73 73
BA BASE 1
ASSEMBLY 87
87
73 194173 RADIAL RING 4
BRACKET

74 194174 RADIAL RING 2 96

96
79 010079 SS MACHINE # 8-32 x 1/2" 4
SCREW (1.3 cm)
FIGURE 428
87 014387 SS LOCK
NUT
# 8-32 14 C
96 010096 SS MACHINE #8-32 x 3/8" 4
SCREW (.95 cm)
87
232 010232 SS MACHINE # 8-32 x 2-1/2" 6 87
SCREW (6.35 cm)

428 902428 Radial Ring 1

Connector
232
FIGURE
D
232
Note:
Radial Ring mounts on lowest set of holes 232
on the base insulator
r
See figure D
87

87 232

428
232

232 87 87

87
87

BA

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#2- ATTACH MATCHING KEY P/N DIS PLA Y DES C S IZE QTY

NETWORK AND RADIALS 11 010011 SS HEX NUT #8-32 3

32 902832 SS RADIAL 49" 7

Slide upper matching network bracket (160) onto base section (124.5 cm)
(BA). Place it tight against the fiberglass insulator. Insert one
160 190160 MN8
2" screw (120) into bracket (160) and attach nut (87) as 1
BRACKET
shown in Figure E. Slide Matching Network screws into holes
on upper matching network bracket (160). Position bottom MN 87 014387 SS LOCK #8-32 1
bracket over captive screw in base section (BA) and secure NUT
with #10 nut (220) and a #10 lock washer (233). 120 010120 SS MACHINE # 8-32 x 2" 1
Secure MN to upper MN bracket (160) with two nuts (11) SCREW (5.1 cm)
and lock washer (941). Tighten screw in upper MN bracket
(160). 326 290326 WARNING 7
LA B E L
The radial rods may be inserted into the base section at any
time in the assembly process. MN MN9 MATCHING 1
N E T WO R K
One at a time, place the stainless radial rods (32) into the
slots in the radial rings. Tighten the corresponding ring screws 220 010220 SS HEX NUT #10-24 1
as you work your way around the rings. The radial rings do
not have to touch each other to secure the radial rods properly.
233 010233 SS SPLIT #10 1
Do not overtighten the screws. When all rods are secure, LOCK WASHER
tighten all hardware on the base section. Attach jumper strap
(428) to MN screw with nut (11) and lock washer (941). 941 011941 SS SPLIT #8 3
LOCK WASHER

Attach warning labels (326) as shown.

FIGURE E

11 11
87
1 20 94 1
94 1
1 60

32
MN9
32 6
428

32

32
32 6 32

32
2 33
94 1
32 6 220
11 32 6

32 6

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#3- ASSEMBLE PLASTIC KEY

09
P/N

010009
DISPLAY DESC

SS Machine
SIZE

# 8-32 x 5/8"
QTY

12
SPACERS TO RADIAL RINGS Screw (1.6 cm)

11 010011 SS HEX NUT 8-32 15

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 941 011941 SS Split Lock #8 15
shown on Fig. "F". Slide the 4-hole insulator (5072) on tube (BB) Washer
and secure it with applicable hardware ( 09, 940,941 & 11). Repeat
231 010231 SS Machine 8-32 x 1-3/4" 3
the same with two and three hole insulators (5096 & 5097) on Screw (4.45 cm)
tube (BC) according to Fig. "F".
657 194657 Aluminum 6
L Bracket
NOTE: Make sure that the tubes are oriented with the slotted ends
on the top when you start assembling the hardware onto them. 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 1

5096 205096 3-Hole

Plastic Insulator 1

5097 205097 2-Hole

Plastic Insulator 1

FIGURE F

09 940
657 4 PLACES 4 PLACES
2 PLACES
5097
941
231
11
941
4 PLACES
BC 11
BC 4 PLACES

BB BB

09
4 PLACES
09 940
4 PLACES 4 PLACES
940 657
4 PLACES 2 PLACES
657 5096
2 PLACES
5072 941
941 231
11 941
231 4 PLACES
11 941
4 PLACES 11
4 PLACES
11
4 PLACES

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#4- ASSEMBLE RADIATOR TUBES FIGURE G

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
BD
with worm clamp (412). Make sure that plastic insulators are aligned as
shown in Fig. "G". 411

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.

KEY P/N DISPLAY DESC SIZE QTY BC

BA BASE 1
ASSEMBLY

BB R8TUBE BB 1-1/4” x 72” 1

1 1/8” insert (3.17 x 182.9 cm) 412

BC R8TUBE BC 1-1/8” x 72” 1

1” insert (2.9 x 182.9 cm)

BD R8TUBE BD 1” x 36” 1
7/8” insert (2.5 x 91 cm) BB

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)
BB
413 030413 SS WORM 3/4” x 1-3/4” 1
CLAMP (1.9 x 4.4 cm )
413 4-1/2”
INSER T
(11.4 cm)

BA
BC BC
BA

8”
INSERT

BB BB

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FIGURE H
#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
sure the clamps are aligned as shown. Leave the hardware on clamps
(64, 87) slightly loose to allow you insert the stub tubes later
.

KEY P/N DISPLAY DESC SIZE QTY

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

64

99

15-3/8”
87
64 (39.1cm)

99

87

LOWER BRACKET
SITS FLUSH ON
BASE ASSEMBLY

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#6 - ASSEMBLY OF 6 AND
10 METERS STUBS
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 105
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 10” (25.4 cm)
secure it tight. Slide the 6" rod (SB) into tube (SA) and secure with EXPOSED
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.
407
Take another 6" rod (SB) and slide it 3" into tube (SC) and secure SE
with worm clamp (407) as shown in callout of Fig. "I". Slide the tube
105
(SD) through 3-hole plastic insulator and assemble with worm clamp SD 407
(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
SEE 6 METER
TUNE CHART SB
KEY P/N DISPLAY DESC SIZE QTY

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

(1 x 132 cm) 3” (7.6 cm)
SB R8SB R8 Stub SB 1/4" x 6" 2
INSERT
(0.6 x 15 cm) 407 SB

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

(1 x 121.9 cm) SA

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

(1 x121.9 cm) SC
407
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) SC BB
SA
407 030407 SS Worm Clamp 7/32"-5/8" 4
(.6 x 1.6 cm)

6 Meter Tune Chart 99

Frequency (MHz) Length
50.250 4-1/2" (11.4 cm)
BA
50.800 3-1/2" (8.9 cm)
51.500 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) NOTE: Stubs sit flush with bottom of
stub clamp,on top of BA.
52.500 1-1/2" (13.8 cm)
53. 500 1/2" (1.3 cm)

FIGURE I

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Y DESC SIZE QTY

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

15 METERS STUBS (.6 x 15 cm)

105 055105 BLACK PLASTIC 1/4" 2

Take two tubes (SF) and slide them through 4-hole plastic insulator CAP (.6 cm)
and secure in top stub clamp as shown in Fig. J1. Insert two
407 030407 SS WORM 7 /32"-5/8" 6
6"rods (SB) in (SF) tubes and place the worm clamps (407) as CLAMP (1.2 x 1.6 cm)
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. SF R8SF R8 STUB SF 3/8" x 72" 2
(1 x 182.9 cm)
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 SH R8SH R8 STUB SH 3/8" x 68" 1
two stubs as shown in top callouts of Fig. J2 along with protective (1 x173 cm)
end caps. SG R8SG R8 STUB SG 3/8" x 43-1/2" 1
(1 x110.5 cm)
Note: Make sure that all stubs are positioned around main radiator
as shown in Fig. J2

FIGURE J1 FIGURE J2

1 05 1 05
SB
SB

3-1 /2 ” (8.9 cm ) 3-1 /2 ” (8.9 cm )

EXPOSED EXPOSED

4 07 4 07

SH SG

3” (7 .6 cm )
3” (7 .6 cm ) IN S E R T
IN S E R T

3” (7 .6 cm )
3” (7 .6 cm ) IN S E R T
IN S E R T
SB SB

SF

SF SF SF

4 07
4 07

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#8 - ASSEMBLE X-HAT ON
BD TUBE
FIGURE K
Install 2 X hat rods (XHR40) as shown in figure K, using aluminum
bracket, (26), aluminum half washers (28), and fasten with screw
(231) and lock nut (87).

KEY P/N DISPLAY DESC SIZE QTY

XHR XHR40 X-Hat Rod 40" (101.6 cm ) 2

26 190026 Aluminum 2
Bracket

28 190028 Aluminum 2
Half Washer

87 014387 SS Nylon # 8-32 2

Hex Nut

231 010231 SS RH #8-32 x 1-3/4" 2

Machine Screw (4.4 cm)

26 87
87

26 XHR40

28 231
28
XHR40
231
BD

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#9 - ASSEMBLE TRAPS FIGURE L

Assemble traps (BT1) and (BT2) as shown in callout of Fig."L". Slide BT2
this assembly into top tube (BD) of main radiator assembly until it hits
the screws of X-hat assembly and secure it with worm clamp (411).

KEY P/N DISPLAY DESC SIZE QTY

410
BT1 BT1 TRAP 1 18”
17/20 METER (45.7 cm)
BT2 BT2 TRAP 1 BE
30 METER

BE R8 TUBE 7/8" x 16" 1

BE (2.3 x 41 cm) 410

410 030410 SS WORM 7/16"-1" 2

CLAMP (1.1 x 2.5cm)

411 030411 SS WORM 9/16" x 1-1/4" 1

CLAMP (1.4 x 3.2 cm)
BT1

411

#10 - ASSEMBLE 40 METER SPOKE HATS

S6 8 places. Loosely fit the screws and nuts into the

ring. Insert the rods into the ring and tighten the screws.
The rings are shown further apart than they are on the
loading section for illustration only. You do not need to
unbolt them from the tube. Install the spoke caps on the
tips of the rods.

40 Meter Capacity Hat Ring

1/8 AL spoke 4 places cap

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S6
6-32 x 3/8 (8 places including 2 already mounted)
Loosen the pre-installed screws and insert the
rest of the screws and nuts loosely. Insert the
spokes and tighten all eight screws. Install spoke
caps on the tips of the Rods.

1/8 AL spoke 48” (8 places)

W6 6-32 W/lock #11 - ASSEMBLE 80 METER

SPOKE HAT

408 TUBE CAP 5/8

20-R9-CA

Insert BF 3 inches into the loading coil

and secure with hose clamp. Slide the
5/8 tube cap on top of CA

80 meter spokes

80 Meter loading coil

40 meter spokes

40 Meter loading coil

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#12 SECURE LOADING COIL

80 meter spokes

80 Meter loading coil

Move tap to a lower location to lower the frequency of operation.
Use a phillips screwdriver to loosen or tighten the tap.

40 meter spokes

40 Meter loading coil

411 Place the aluminum clamp around the trap tube to make the
electrical connection. Secure it with the 8-32 x 1 bolt and nut.
414 It should be right next to the rain cap on the trap but do not allow
80 and 40 meters are tuned using the tapped coil
it to push the cap down where water can collect in it.
sections on the upper loading coil. Use a phillips Slide the fiberglass tube with the hose clamp over the trap tube
head screwdriver to move the tap up or down the and secure it with the hose clamp. Connect the wire jumper from
loading coil. The lowest setting on the coil will be the loading coil to the electrical clamp using an additional nut.
maximum inductance and also the lowest operating
frequency.

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#11 -BASE TO MAST ASSEMBLY

Attach the antenna base to your mast as shown in Figure N. First attach
the mounting plate (4079) with U-bolts (404), aluminum V-blocks (63), and
nut (389) to the antenna base. The bottom of the plate should should be
even with the bottom of the antenna to leave room for the radial clamping
system. Affix danger label (326) to the antenna so that it is easy to see.
When attaching mounting plate to the mast use the (405) U-bolts, mast 404
clamps (726), and nut (389).

726
119
4 PLACES
KEY P/N DISPLAY DESC SIZE QTY
118 118
4 PLACES 4 PLACES
726 195726 “V” Bracket 4

726 326

118 010118 SS HEX NUT 5/16" - #18 8 404

405
119 010119 SS SPLIT LOCK 5/16" 8
WASHER

404 010404 U-BOLT 5/16-18 x 3-1/4" 2

726 118
(6.2 x 8.2 cm) 4 PLACES

405 010405 U-BOLT 5/16-18 x 4-1/2" 2 726

(6.2 x 11.4 cm)

4079 194079 MOUNTING 1 119

PLATE - 4 PLACES
405
389
326 290326 WARNING 1 Line bottom
LABEL - 4079
of plate up
with bottom
of antenna.

Note: Apply liquid soap or anti-seize compound to

threads of U-bolts before attaching nuts.
FigureN

#12 - FEEDLINE
The R9 is designed for use with 50 Ohm coaxial cable terminated with a
PL-259 connector. The shortest length of cable will have the least loss.
A connector boot is included for use with your new antenna (figure O).
Slide the boot over the cable before attaching your PL-259. Coat only the
outside connector threads and shell with silicone grease. Do not coat the
center pin or receptacle. After the PL-259 is firmly screwed onto the SILICONE
antenna connector, slide the vinyl boot over the connector and against the (116)
connector bracket for a good weather-tight connection. After the antenna
SILICONE GREASE
is on the mast, tape the feedline to the mast. If you plan to install the
antenna in a salty or corrosive environment, you may want to consider DO NOT COAT
cushcraft

CENTER PIN
coating it with a clear marine varnish or equivalent after it is assembled. WITH SILICONE !
115

KEY P/N DISPLAY DESC SIZE QTY

115 050115 CONNECTOR 1

cushcraft

BOOT

116 240116 SILICONE 1

FigureO
SILICONE GREASE
PACKAGE

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The R9 has a high wind load at the top of the antenna.
Guying is highly recommended. A guy kit will stabilize
R9 SPECIFICATIONS
the antenna in severe wind conditions. Optional guying Frequency, meters 6,10,12,15,17,20,30,40,80
kit model number R8-GK is available. Flexing of the VSWR 2:1 bandwidth, KHz 80m (35)
40m (150)
antenna in strong winds can stress the elements and
30m (>50)
cause them to become loose. 20m (>350)
17m (>100)
15m (>450)
12m (>100)
10m (>1500)
6m (>1500)
VSWR at resonance (typical) 1.3:1
Power Rating, Watts CW 1500(PEP)w/o speech processing
750W (CW)
500(FM,PSK)
Vertical Radiation angle, deg. 16
Horizontal rad, deg. 360
Height, ft 31.5 max.
Wind survival 80 mph ( guyed )
Weight, lb. 25
Wind Surface Area 4 sqft
Max Mast size 2”

The Electrical Specifications for all Cushcraft Amateur Antennas are derived from numerical
analysis and measured data taken on our test range. Performance may vary due to the random
variables associated with a specific application or installation.

Note: Use of an antenna tuner to extend operating frequency of the antenna

beyond its native 2:1 SWR range, while running full rated power will void
the warranty. Such operation should therefore be done with extreme caution
and at greatly reduced power. All tuning adjustments should be done at low
power, less than 100W.

Cushcraft
Amateur Radio Antennas
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE