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DSEFO144-12XPOL Rev 2/21 

Directive Systems & Engineering 

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24 Element 2.5 wl. Dual Polarity K1FO Designed Yagi,  

Model DSEFO144-12XPOL 

                                                                 

 

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

 

         

Frequency range: MHz ......................144-146 
Gain: dBd........................................... 12.6 dBd (14.75 dBi) 
Impedance: Ohms.............................. 50 
Connector type................................... Type N(F) UG-58/U 
Front -to- back ratio: dB...................... 23 
SWR: Typical at resonance................ 

1.2:1 

Beamwidth: degrees 

E- Plane ................................. 34° 
H- Plane ................................. 37° 

Sidelobe level: decibels 

E- Plane.................................. -19 
H- Plane.................................. -16 

Power rating, Continuous: Watts .......  1000 
Stacking Distance: ft.(m) 

E- Plane.................................  

11’7” (3.53) 

      

         

H- Plane.................................  

10’8” (3.25) 

 

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

 

Boom length: ft. (m.)........................... 

19’ (5.79) 

Turning radius: in. (m.)........................ 1

2’ (3.65) 

Weight Assembled: Lbs (kg.).............. 12 (5.44) 
Max mast size: in. (cm.)....................... 2

” (5.08) 

Wind surface area: Ft (m. ) ................. ~2 (.18) 
Wind Survival: Mph (km/hr)................. 100 (160) 

 

PARTS LIST

 

  

            

Note: All hardware is Stainless Steel, unless otherwise noted.

                                                                                            

 

Boom

1 1/4" Rea r Boom s ecti on 

1  (Red on front-wi th both Hori z & Vert el ement hol es -doubl e wa l l  thi cknes s )

1 3/8" Center Boom s ecti on

1  (Bl ue on front a nd Red on rea r-wi th both Hori z & Vert el ement hol es )

1 1/4" Front Boom s ecti on

1  (Green on front a nd Bl ue on rea r-wi th both Hori z & Vert el ement hol es )

1 1/8" Front Boom extens i on 

1  (Green on rea r)

El ement Bundl e

1/4" El ements

22

1/2" Dri ven El ement

2

3/8" T-a rms

4

Summary of Contents for DSEFO144-12XPOL

Page 1: ...tacking Distance ft m E Plane 11 7 3 53 H Plane 10 8 3 25 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Boom length ft m 19 5 79 Turning radius in m 12 3 65 Weight Assembled Lbs kg 12 5 44 Max mast size in cm 2 5 08 Wind...

Page 2: ...ied with kit ruler with metric millimeter markings marking pencil Hardware Bag Boom to Mast Hardware T arm Shorting Bars 4 1 4 x 1 3 4 U bolts 2 8 32 x 1 1 4 Machine screw 8 1 4 Nuts 4 8 32 x 1 1 2 Ma...

Page 3: ...d check off each dimension with Table 1 Some elements vary by 1 or 2mm in overall length so extreme care in measuring is called for here Arrange elements in order of descending size and mark each elem...

Page 4: ...re is definitely required here Check your work as you go Proceed with the next element in similar fashion Check off each element on Table 1 to monitor your progress Double check element lengths one la...

Page 5: ...P a g e 5 DSEFO144 12XPOL Rev 2 21 FIGURE 4...

Page 6: ...P a g e 6 DSEFO144 12XPOL Rev 2 21...

Page 7: ...P a g e 7 DSEFO144 12XPOL Rev 2 21 FIGURES 5 Then repeat the installation of the driven element for the other polarity...

Page 8: ...ernal tooth lock washer the lug from the N connector another 6 internal tooth lock washer the T arm and screw into the insulator Slide the shorting bars over the ends of the driven elements and over t...

Page 9: ...bridge or coupler can increase accuracy but 1 2 1 is more than adequate for any installation The aperture of this antenna is large enough so that you must elevate the antenna a minimum of about 10 fee...

Page 10: ...er by phone or email describing the problem and we will work to resolve it If after examining a new antenna you received you are not satisfied contact us immediately for return authorization and refun...

Page 11: ...ents bring your coax out at a 45 angle from the boom to mast plate Allow about 3 for the drip loop then attach the coax to the stacking frame Be sure when dressing the coax along the boom you do not l...

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