INSTALLATION
Attach your feedline to the type "N" connector on
the balun assembly. Tighten securely and tape the
coax to the boom every 2 feet for strain relief. Do
not allow the feedline to touch any director
element.
The driven element and feedline may be
positioned on either the bottom or top of the
boom; however when stacking 2 or more
antennas, the balun assembly and the marked side
of each balun should be on the same side for all
antennas in the array. The 215DX should be
installed with the boom support tubes either above
or below the boom. Position the boom-support U-
bolt for minimum boom sag, and tighten securely.
Recommended feedline for the 215DX antenna is
a low-loss cable such as Belden 8214, 9913, or
Times LMR-400 with type "N" connectors.
WARNING
Do Not allow any part of the antenna to touch
powerlines. This could cause severe burns
and/or fatal injuries.
When mounting the 215DX beam above or below
any other antennas, allow at least 5 feet for
minimum interaction.
The recommended stacking distances for the
215DX antenna is (167 inches / 4.25 m) in the E-
plane and (159 inches / 4.03 m) in the H-plane
SERVICE INFORMATION
All request, inquires, warranty claims, or to order
replacement parts contact:
Hy-Gain
308 Industrial Park Road
Starkville, MS 39759 USA
Phone: (662) 323-9538
Fax: (662) 323-6551
ANNOUNCING
Hy-gain also makes similar antennas for 50 MHz
and 4321MHz for SSB/CW DX. Product 230S-1,
model 64DX features 4 elements on a 12 foot
boom for 50-54 MHz. Product 231S, model 70-
31DX features 31 elements on a 24 foot boom for
432-438 MHz. Product 343S, Model 66DX
features 6 elements on a 24 foot boom for 50-54
MHz.
OPTIONS:
The 215DX may be modified by adding more
directors. The addition of D14, 34 7/16 inches
long, at 32 3/4 inches from D 13 and D 15, 34
5/16 inches long at 32 3/4 inches from D14 will
produce a gain of 15.0 dBd at 144.2 MHz. These
element lengths are valid using the same method
of mounting on a 7/8 inch diameter by 67 inches
long boom extension. If a 1 inch diameter boom
extension is used, these element lengths are still
valid. The driven element may need to be
changed, however, to obtain a good VSWR.
If you encounter technical problems and need
assistance, you should contact the Telex/Hy-Gain
Customer Service Department in Lincoln, NE.
You should retain your sales receipt or other
proof of purchase for antennas that are still under
warranty. (See separate sheet for Hy-Gain
Warranty)
Look for updates on the Hy-Gain WEB pages:
http://www.hy-gain.com
