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Hy-Gain TH-1 Rotatable Dipole                                                                                Instructions 

 

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HY-GAIN TH-1 PARTS LIST 

 
As you unpack your antenna, verify that the following parts are supplied: 
 
Item Part 

Description 

 QTY   Part No. 

1-3/8 x 12” AL Tube              2 

175168 

1-1/4 x 12” Fiberglass Rod 

811-1812 

¼-20 x 1-3/4 bolt 

 

505763 

¼ split lock washer 

 

561177 

5        ¼-20 hex nut   

 

554099 

¼” Solder Lugs 

 

677556 

7          640 U-bolt Set  

 

758-9200 

7/16 x 28” AL Tube   

178558 

10 

55” Treaded Rod 

 

758-8253 

11 

Al “L” Stabilizer Bracket 

805-1796-7 

12 

1-1/8 x 38” AL Tube   

190307 

13 

1 x 6-1/2” AL Tube   

190605 

14 

1-1/4 x 48” AL Tube   

190900 

15 Fiberglass 

Stabilizer 

 

2  807-1796-6 

16 

Al Stub Channel Bracket 

807-1796-5 

17 

Tubing Clamp, #6 

 

358756 

18 

Tubing Clam, #10 

 

358757 

19 

Tubing Clamp, #16 

 

8   

358758 

20 

6-32 kep nut   

 

705-0632S 

21 

6-32 x 3/8” screw 

 

656-0375S 

22 

7/16” Cap Plug 

 

455644 

23 

10-32 hex nut   

 

705-1032S 

24 

#10 lock washer 

 

711-1037S-EX 

41 

Trap, Beam, DE15M   

878637 

43 

Trap, Beam, 10M 

 

878749 

 
For installation, you will need some items not supplied with the antenna installation kit: 

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A 6'-8' rigid mast or other mounting pipe between 1" and 1.5" outside diameter is convenient 
for a preliminary test of resonant frequencies. Suitable materials include TV mast sections, 
galvanized iron pipe, or heavy duty rigid conduit. 

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Quality low-loss 50-Ohm coax with a PL-259 from antenna to transmitter. 

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An Antenna Analyzer (MFJ-259B or similar), or SWR meter and transceiver 

 
 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: 

 

WARNING! You can be killed if the antenna, feedline, or the equipment used to install the 
antenna accidentally contacts any utility lines.  Never install an antenna near power lines! 

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for TH-1

Page 1: ...ion up to a full 1500 Watts SSB CW on 20 15 and 10 meters Stub matching is used on 6 meters for 1500 watt operation on this band as well The Hy Gain TH 1 is built to last using an incredibly strong solid rod fiberglass center insulator and 6063 T 6 aircraft strength aluminum tubing for the radiator And it assembles in about an hour WARNING Improper installation and assembly can be hazardous Read t...

Page 2: ...is a rigid pole or roof mount that puts the antenna completely in the clear If the ideal installation is not possible choose the best compromise TV mast heavy duty rigid electrical conduit and steel water pipes are suitable mast materials This antenna will mount on masts between 1 and 1 1 2 OD Do not use soft or thin wall masts Portable Operation The Hy Gain TH 1 may be disassembled as necessary f...

Page 3: ...358757 19 Tubing Clamp 16 8 358758 20 6 32 kep nut 6 705 0632S 21 6 32 x 3 8 screw 6 656 0375S 22 7 16 Cap Plug 2 455644 23 10 32 hex nut 4 705 1032S 24 10 lock washer 2 711 1037S EX 41 Trap Beam DE15M 2 878637 43 Trap Beam 10M 2 878749 For installation you will need some items not supplied with the antenna installation kit A 6 8 rigid mast or other mounting pipe between 1 and 1 5 outside diameter...

Page 4: ...nant frequency and SWR it can then be mounted on a tower or rooftop WARNING Wear safety glasses whenever working with this antenna Step By Step Procedure 1 Find a flat work area with the necessary clearance for assembly The TH 1 is easily assembled on the ground 2 After examining the antenna parts gather the following tools needed for assembly Small 4 6 adjustable wrench OR 5 16 nut driver for hos...

Page 5: ...gure 4 The item numbers in Figure 4 correspond to the item numbers on the parts list 6 Mtr stub ASSEMBLY and INSTALLATION 20 hdwr end view Figure 3 48 Radiator Tube to Center Insulator Assembly 1 3 8x 12 AL Tube 2 plcs 1 1 4x48 AL Tube 2 plcs 16 Tubing Clamps 1 1 4 Fiberglass Tube Figure 2 Center Insulator Assy Top View Fiberglass Rod Balun wire 2 plcs Slot 20 hdwr 2 plcs 1 3 8x 12 AL 2 plcs Solde...

Page 6: ...eading a 10 32 x 3 8 nut 1 2 near the end of the threads Add a second nut and lockwasher to sandwich the bracket between the two nuts leaving no more than of threaded rod exposed beyond the aluminum bracket See Figure 6 11 Strip four inches of insulation from the end of your coax feedline Separate the braid from the center conductor and install the solder lugs on the shield and center conductor wi...

Page 7: ...AND SWR ADJUSTMENT An SWR analyzer such as the MFJ 259B or equivalent is highly recommended when tuning the TH 1 While a transceiver and SWR meter can be used an SWR analyzer will significantly decrease the time and effort necessary to tune the antenna The entire antenna must be accessible during tuning and testing Because of the non criticality of 6 meter tuning final tuning of the 6 meter resona...

Page 8: ... Start with 10 meters by adjusting the innermost tubing lengths then move to 15 meters adjust the spacing between the two traps and finally 20 meters adjust the length of the end tubes Shortening the tubes increases the resonant frequency and lengthening the tubes decreases the resonant frequency Note Changing the resonant frequency of a higher frequency band will also change the resonant frequenc...

Page 9: ...cal hardware store also do an excellent job of insulating waterproofing connectors and can be easily peeled off when desired A less desirable but still adequate sealer is the automobile seam sealer commonly sold as coax seal This is a semi pliable black or white sealing compound When installing any coax seal NEVER completely cover the barrel of the coax connector The sealer should ONLY be placed n...

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