RADIOHAUS RH-DX640 Assembly & Instruction Manual Download Page 3

 

Thank you for choosing the Cobweb Antenna model

 RH-DX640

, a 

lightweight and versatile antenna to be used in 8 amateur radio bands (6, 10, 
12, 15, 17, 20, 30 and 40 meters).

 

Ideal  for  portable  operation  in  field  days,  expeditions,  camping, 

portable operations as well as fixed stations. One of the main advantages is the 
possibility of operating in the main amateur radio bands, and not taking too 
much space.

 

 

This is an omnidirectional antenna and does not require a rotator. It has 

an excellent SWR on all 8 bands. It can be mounted on a mast or tower and 
works very well a few feet obove the ground (3 meters - 10 ft. or higher).

Do not hesitate to contact us in case of any suggestion or questions. 

Have good Dxs with your new Cobweb Antenna RH-DX640.

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(11 m band can be adjusted)

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Max. Power.................

400W PEP

 

Gain.............................

4.7dBi, 6m (20 feet) off the ground @ 14.2MHz

 

Minimum SWR ..........

1:1

 

Impedance ..................

50 Ohm

 

Conector .....................

PL-259 with coaxial cable 50 Ohm

 

Weight .........................

5.5 kg (12.1 lbs)

 

Dimension ...................

540 x 540 cm (212 x 212 inches)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

Type .............................

Omnidirectional "Cobweb»

 

Reception* ..................

500kHz to 50,000kHz (50MHz)

 

Transmission ..............

6, 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 30 and 40 m 

 

Wind resistance ..........

Moderate to strong winds

 

Mast diameter ............

38 to 64mm (1-1/2" to 2-1/2")

 

*MW and SW reception reception with goog efficiency

 

 

 

 

Main material.............

Fiberglass, stainless steel, aluminum

 

The antenna was tested on air for 60 days, suffering the effects of the 

weather such as sun, rain and wind. It proved to be quite stable and throughout 
this  period,  with  an  Icom  IC-7300  and  Elecraft  KX-3  radios,  hundreds  of 
contacts were made in all bands.

 

 

It  was  noticed  that  when  subjected  to  rain,  the  resonant  frequency 

changes, from 50 to 100kHz above the adjusted one. As soon as it dried, the 
frequency returned to that previously set.

COMMENTS

 

The  RH-DX640  antenna  prototype  was  mounted  on  a  roof,  on  a  3 

meter (10 feet high mast).

Summary of Contents for RH-DX640

Page 1: ...ASSEMBLING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Antena RH DX640 Cobweb Antenna for portable or base station operation in 6 10 12 15 17 20 30 and 40 meters ...

Page 2: ... 10m band 28000 29700 kHz 12m band 24890 24990 kHz 15m band 21000 21450 kHz 17m band 18068 18168 kHz 20m band 14000 14350 kHz 30m band 10110 10150 kHz 40m band 7000 7300 kHz Braid the cable through the central plastic insulator as above Do the same on both sides 2 Return the remainder of the wire so that it is adjusted according to the frequency of each band above wire hanging dropped NOTE The fre...

Page 3: ... feet off the ground 14 2MHz Minimum SWR 1 1 Impedance 50 Ohm Conector PL 259 with coaxial cable 50 Ohm Weight 5 5 kg 12 1 lbs Dimension 540 x 540 cm 212 x 212 inches TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Type Omnidirectional Cobweb Reception 500kHz to 50 000kHz 50MHz Transmission 6 10 12 15 17 20 30 and 40 m Wind resistance Moderate to strong winds Mast diameter 38 to 64mm 1 1 2 to 2 1 2 MW and SW reception re...

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Page 5: ...tening elements 3 Releasable Cable Tie nylon 8 Tube clamp 25mm 1 inch large 24 Snap Rivet nylon 5 16 Startby setting the6 meter band 50 to 54 Mhz Startchecking vethereleasablecabletie furthertowards outsidethecenterofthe youprefer movethecable tietowards theinnerofthecenter cau antenna If thefrequencyisabove54MHz orabovethefrequency In a first step check the resonant frequency of each band If it s ...

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Page 7: ...upthe4 telescopicfiberglass masts Keepthemclosedandin Figure 3 Figure 4 Insert each mast until they get close with the limit of the clamps 7 14 Connect a good quality 50 Ohm coaxial cable with the shortest possible length between the antenna and the radio Roll up a ba lun on the coaxial cable itself keeping the coils together with Secure the coaxial cable to the matching box tube with the last tape...

Page 8: ...lation Figure 5 Aluminum plate Side view of the center support already with clamps 8 Repeat the same operation on both ends of all bands from 10 to marking represents the approximate center frequency of each wires about 40 cm 16 over the tube in the inner direction and spacer must be installed symmetrically 2 or 3 holes as shown in photo 4 Do not pull excessively to avoid straining the end of the ...

Page 9: ...o that they are not damaged sembly and disassembly be careful when removing the rivets Photo 1 Detail of the positioning of the small holes placement and removal of the nylon snap rivet A Fix only one hex nylon bolt and nut B Fasten with a releasable cable tie C Thread the rope through the nylon clip and fasten together with the fastening element D Thread the rope through a nylon clamp and secure ...

Page 10: ...ght of the wires it is natural for the tu of the plate Simply screw the mast firmly band fastening element the larger antenna using a nylon clamp Release all five ropes The shorter rope must be attached to the Connect both sides respecting the identification Pass all the wires inside each of the nylon clamps according to Identify the 5 wire antenna pair 15 17 20 30 and 40m that must be attached to th...

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