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SkyHawk 3X10

20/15/10 Meter Tri-Band

Yagi Antenna

DXE-3X10-INS Rev 1b

1200 Southeast Ave. - Tallmadge, OH 44278 USA

Phone: (800) 777-0703 ∙ Tech Support and International: (330) 572-3200

Fax: (330) 572-3279 ∙ E-mail:

Summary of Contents for SkyHawk 3X10

Page 1: ...er Tri Band Yagi Antenna DXE 3X10 INS Rev 1b DX Engineering 2017 1200 Southeast Ave Tallmadge OH 44278 USA Phone 800 777 0703 Tech Support and International 330 572 3200 Fax 330 572 3279 E mail DXEngi...

Page 2: ...d single tower system offers outstanding performance without the headaches of maintaining more substantial antenna farms DX Engineering SkyHawk antenna reflects the latest computer optimized design fo...

Page 3: ...SS OTHERWISE NOTED Required Tools Rivet tool POP Rivetool PRG 430 POP Rivetool PRGIII or equivalent Flat blade screwdriver Nut Driver 11 32 and 3 8 nut driver Wrench 7 16 and 1 2 Pair of saw horses or...

Page 4: ...lators and no other antennas are nearby i e dipoles mounted right under the beam MASTS AND GUYING In order to avoid coupling between antenna elements and guy wires that can de tune the antenna it may...

Page 5: ...anti oxidizing compound should be used JTL 12555 Jet Lube SS 30 is an ideal electrical joint compound that ensures proper electrical connections between aluminum and copper metal parts such as conduc...

Page 6: ...tion Size Part Number 1 Element Section A 15M 3 4 19 X 47 7 8 1 216 00581RZC 2 Element Section B 15M 5 8 16 X 59 7 8 1 521 00530BAC 2 Element Section C 15M 1 2 13 X 71 7 8 1 826 00532BAC 2 Element Sec...

Page 7: ...7BBC 1 Element Compensator 1 9 48 X 56 1 422 00562FAC Hardware Qty Description Size Part Number 4 Element Saddle 1 1 4 0053EAC 10 Element Saddle 1 0054EAC 11 Boom Saddle 0555EAC 1 Mast Saddle 0556EAC...

Page 8: ...8 11 1 4 20 X 2 3 4 PHIL RND HD MS 18 8 2 PROTECTIVE CAP 2 Driven Element Boom Hardware Package 00992SZC consists of the parts listed Qty Description 12 1 4 20 HEX NUT 18 8 7 16 X 7 32 12 1 4 SPLIT R...

Page 9: ...C element sections and insert the side with the three holes furthermost from the end into one of the B element sections Line up all the holes and secure with three rivets 10 Insert the other C elemen...

Page 10: ...arker 8 Locate one of the D element or tip sections and insert the side with the two holes furthermost from the end into one of the C element sections Line up all the holes and secure with two rivets...

Page 11: ...Line up the four holes of the mast saddle with those in the tube above and secure with two 1 4 x 2 3 4 70 screw lock washer and hex nut 8 Attach with the threaded holes up the boom plate to the boom s...

Page 12: ...om saddle 3 Position an element saddle as shown followed by a 1 4 lock washer and hex nut Tighten only enough so the nut won t fall off two or three turns 4 Slide one side of a driven element through...

Page 13: ...onto the boom You will find that assembly will be much easier if the boom is supported by a saw horse or similar support at either end Refer to the pictorial on the pullout sheet and the ELEMENT POSI...

Page 14: ...Element Spacer The element spacers are designed to maintain the relationship between the three driven elements providing unchanging performance under a wide variety of operating conditions They will b...

Page 15: ...e strap and hardware as shown above Adjust the balun position so there is no strain on the feedline strap 4 Attach the second Balun feedline strap as above 5 Tighten the Balun mounting clamps in place...

Page 16: ...in flat washers lock washers and hex nuts 5 Slide this assembly over the mast with the top of the large end of the keyhole facing up and securely tighten WARNING IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT EACH N...

Page 17: ...17 Element Position...

Page 18: ...18 Element Assembly All dimensions are 1 4 6 Element section dimensions are reference only Dimensions are in inches millimeters unless otherwise noted...

Page 19: ...19 Boom and Element to Boom Assembly All dimensions are 1 4 6 Element section dimensions are reference only Dimensions are in inches millimeters unless otherwise noted...

Page 20: ...allation damaged from severe weather including floods or abnormal environmental conditions such as prolonged exposure to corrosives or power surges or by the performance of repairs or alterations outs...