DX Engineering SkyHawk 3X10, Instructions Manual

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15 meters:
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Three elements
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Effective boom length: 15 ft., 6 in.
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VSWR: less than 1.5:1 between 21.0 and 21.45 MHz, measured at feed-point
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Front to back: >16 dB across the entire band
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F/B peaks at 21.350 at 24.5 dB
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Gain: better than 7 dBi across band
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7.6 dBi gain at 21.45 MHz
10 meters:
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Four elements
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Effective boom length: 16 ft., 9 in.
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VSWR: less than 1.5:1 between 28.0 and 28.9 MHz, measured at feed-point
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Front to back: >14 dB across the entire band
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F/B peaks at 28.5 at 15 dB
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Gain: better than 7.7 dBi across band
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9.2 dBi gain at 28.9 MHz
NOTE: ALL DIMENSIONS IS THIS INSTRUCTION ARE IN INCHES (MILLIMETERS)
UNLESS 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 similar support
Permanent marker
Before You Start
WARNING: INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS.
FOR YOUR SAFETY FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: AT NO TIME DURING ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, OR
OPERATION SHOULD ANY PART OF THIS PRODUCT BE ALLOWED TO COME INTO
CONTACT WITH ELECTRIC POWER LINES, NOR SHOULD THIS PRODUCT BE
INSTALLED IN SUCH A WAY THAT ANY PART OF IT MAY CONTACT POWER LINES
DURING NORMAL OPERATION OR IN THE EVENT OF STRUCTURAL FAILURE.
FAILURE TO EXERCISE EXTREME CARE IN THIS MATTER CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE
TO PROPERTY, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.