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Introduction
The classic Butternut
®
HF9V Nine-band vertical antenna operates on 75/80, 40, 30, 20, 17, 12, 15,
10 and 6 meters. Designed with corrosion-resistant aluminum tubing, 26 feet tall and only a 2.2 ft
2
wind load, this antenna is very durable and attractive.
Features
Band coverage for 80, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12, 10 and 6 meters
Height is 26 feet
Weight is only 14 pounds
Feedpoint Impedance is a nominal 50 ohms through the included 75 ohm matching line
Power handling: 1,500 W full legal limit on 80/40/20/15/10M
800 W PEP on 17 and 12M
500 W PEP on 30 and 6M
(Note: 30M is restricted to 200 W in the USA)
Wind load 2.2 ft
2
(80 mph survivability - no ice)
VSWR at resonance: 1.5:1 to 2.5:1 or less on all bands
Bandwidth for VSWR 2:1 or less: 30/20/17/15/12/10M - entire band.
Bandwidth for VSWR 2:1 or less: 140-150 kHz on 40M, 25-30 kHz on 75/80M
Active Element Lengths: 1/4-wavelength on 80, 40, 30 and 15M
3/8-wavelength on 20M
1/2-wavelength on 17M
5/8-wavelength on 12M
3/4-wavelength on 10, 6M
Requires
radial system
WARNING!
INSTALLATION OF ANY ANTENNA NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS
Warning
:
Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can come into contact with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take
extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits, because they may cause serious injury or
death.
Overhead Power Line Safety
Before you begin working, check carefully for overhead power lines in the area you will be
working. Don't assume that wires are telephone or cable lines; check with your electric utility for
advice. Although overhead power lines may appear to be insulated, often these coverings are
intended only to protect metal wires from weather conditions and may not protect you from electric
