Assembly starts at the base layer, progressing toward the radome top. All bolts are torqued to proper settings. Typically, scaffolding is used as work platforms. When a crane is available, the bottom layers are assembled until the diameter of the antenna is circumscribed. At the end of each day, the radome is secured by nylon ropes.
Equipment exposed to the weather is covered until radome water leak testing is completed.
Adjacent to the radome or tower assembly, the radome crown section is assembled on the ground using the crane procedure. Starting with the zenith hub panel attached to the crane, the radome panels are bolted together. By raising the crane slightly, more panels are added to the crown. When the ground level crown area assembly is finished, the crane raises the crown and positions it over the topless radome. Providing stability, guidance and safety, safety lines held by ground men make fine corrections to the top cap location.