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Element Assembly

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Driven element assembly

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Summary of Contents for VB-214FM

Page 1: ...d spaced two meter beam It features high forward gain associated with a narrow beam width It has an excellent front to back ratio and is especially suited for DX contacts where maximum gain and a narrow beam width is required The 214FM antenna now features stainless steel hardware for all electrical and most mechanical connections and a boom to mast bracket that will fit mast diameters up to 2 1 1...

Page 2: ... mm Boom Diameter 1 1 4 O D 32 mm Wind Area 1 65 sq ft vertical 1 28 sq ft horizontal Net Weight 5 5 pounds 2 5 kg Electrical Gain 15 2 dBi 13 0 dBd Front to Back Ratio 20 dB Maximum SWR 2 1 Band Width 4 MHz Maximum Power 250 watts continuous 500 watts P E P Impedance 50 ohms with balun Half Power Beam Width 35 vertical horizontal polarization Broadside Stacking Distance 12 max 6 10 min ...

Page 3: ...o be horizontally polarized separation should be at least 6 feet The mast if metallic should never be run completely through the plane of tire elements A vertically polarized 214FM may be mounted at the top of a metallic mast as shown in Figure 1 Horizontally polarized mounting will not be affected by the mast The antenna can be mounted either vertically or horizontally for FM or SSB CW operation ...

Page 4: ...Figure 2 Boom to Mast Clamp Assembly ...

Page 5: ...Figure 3 Element Assembly Figure 4 Driven element assembly ...

Page 6: ... boom to mast bracket and fasten it to the mast securely Use black electrical tape or black tie wraps to secure the coax feedline and balun to the boom and to the mast Be sure to insulate any connections from the boom or the mast This completes the assembly procedures TUNING Waterproof the coax connection with Coax Seal or some similar substance Install caplugs on the ends of the boom and the Driv...

Page 7: ...Figure 6 VSWR and Cutting Chart Figure 7 Vertically Polarized Broadside Stacking Configuration for FM Operation ...

Page 8: ...tly to the phasing lines should be on the same side of the array either top or bottom For detailed information on stacking more than two yagis please consult any current Amateur Handbook Figure 8 Coaxial Cable Length for Phasing FOR OUR OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS The United States uses American units of measurement Please see the information below for assistance in identifying the hardware and components ...

Page 9: ...8 1 16 160032 Rod D9 aluminum 3 16 x 33 3 4 1 17 160033 Rod D10 aluminum 3 16 x 33 5 8 1 18 160034 Rod D11 aluminum 3 16 x 33 1 2 1 19 160035 Rod D12 aluminum 3 16 x 33 3 8 1 20 871704 Balun Assembly 1 21 465420 Insulator Driven Element to Boom 1 872072 1 Parts Pack 214S 1 Stainless Steel 1 22 163266 Beta Clip 1 23 170376 Half Washer aluminum 13 24 475639 Caplug 7 16 with hole black 2 25 455630 Ca...

Page 10: ...r warranty provided the product is returned postage prepaid to Hy Gain with a personal check cashiers check or money order for 8 00 covering postage and handling 3 Under no circumstances is Hy Gain liable for consequential damages to person or property by the use of any Hy Gain products 4 Out of warranty Service Hy Gain will repair any out of warranty product provided the unit is shipped prepaid A...

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