DX Engineering SkyHawk 3X10, Instructions Manual

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DX Engineering SkyHawk 3X10
Congratulations on the purchase of your
DX Engineering SkyHawk 3X10 . You now possess the
finest computer optimized tri-band on the market. The SkyHawk
features low weight, zero mast torque, a balanced beam and high wind
survival. Corrosion and UV resistant materials are used throughout its
construction. Only stainless steel fasteners and rivets are used. Custom
designed aluminum extrusions make assembly a snap. Multiple wall
boom construction, eliminating the need for stays, coupled with ultra
thin trap-free riveted elements significantly reduces wind load.
DX Engineering SkyHawk Tri-Band Yagi Antennas are the choice of experienced DXers, especially if
your interest is HF contesting. The DX Engineering SkyHawk provides the highest payback in
performance and operating pleasure compared to any other single component in your station.
This well-designed, 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 for maximum gain and bandwidth. It is built from the finest materials,
including all stainless steel hardware.
The SkyHawk antenna offers minimal wind-loading for its size and is torque-balanced to reduce wear and
tear on your rotor. Assembly is easy, as tower top adjustments have been eliminated and the elements are
truly locked in place.
DX Engineering SkyHawk features include:
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EZ-mount system for attaching antenna to mast
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All parts de-burred
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Stainless steel pop-riveted elements
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Quality COMTEK balun and balun mounting system
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No user adjustment required - just assemble and put it up
Additional specifications include:
20 meters:
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Three elements
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Effective boom length: 23 ft.
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VSWR: less than 1.4:1 between 14.0 and 14.35 MHz, measured at feed-point
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Front to back: >20 dB across the entire band
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F/B peaks at 14.150 MHz at 21 dB
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Gain: better than 7 dBi across band
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7.4 dBi gain at 14.350 MHz